Passive Fire Manager | Build & Lead Your Own Division

Offices in Sydney andCentral Coast NSW
Permanent Full-Time Position
$120,000 - $160,000 + Super + Company Vehicle
Flexible Working Arrangements

Passive Fire Manager

Offices in Sydney andCentral Coast NSW
Permanent Full-Time Position
$120,000 - $160,000 + Super + Company Vehicle
Flexible Working Arrangements

Build and Lead a New Passive Fire Division

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Passive Fire professional to establish and lead a recent Passive Fire division within an established and respected fire protection contractor.

Backed by more than 20 years of industry success, our client has built a solid reputation across commercial, government and residential projects throughout NSW. With established client relationships, a secure project pipeline and strong leadership support already in place, they are now investing in the growth of a dedicated Passive Fire capability.

This is a permanent full-time leadership opportunity where you'll have genuine autonomy to shape the division, influence its direction and play a key role in its long-term success.

Whether you're an experienced Passive Fire Manager or a senior Passive Fire Supervisor ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

What's On Offer

- $120,000 - $160,000 + Superannuation
- Fully maintained company vehicle (or allowance)
- Permanent full-time position
- Flexible working arrangements
- Monthly RDO
- Opportunity to establish and grow a new business unit
- Direct access to business owners and decision-makers
- Existing client base and project opportunities
- Strong pipeline of commercial, government and residential projects
- Genuine autonomy and influence
- Long-term career progression opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative team culture

The Role

Reporting directly to senior management, you will be responsible for establishing,



managing and growing the Passive Fire division.

You will oversee Passive Fire projects from review through to completion while developing systems, compliance procedures and operational processes that support the ongoing success of the business.

This role combines technical expertise, project management, compliance oversight, leadership and business development.

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and lead the Passive Fire division
- Manage Passive Fire projects from planning through to completion
- Develop operational processes and compliance systems
- Establish and maintain Passive Fire registers and documentation
- Review drawings, specifications and fire engineering reports
- Oversee fire stopping, penetration sealing and fire door compliance works
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and NCC requirements
- Prepare QA documentation, compliance reports and handover packages
- Liaise with builders, consultants, certifiers and clients
- Identify defects, non-conformances and remediation requirements
- Manage project resources, labour and scheduling
- Support estimating, tendering and business development activities
- Recruit, mentor and develop future Passive Fire personnel
- Drive growth of the Passive Fire division

About You

You will have experience within the Passive Fire industry and be comfortable managing projects, compliance requirements and client relationships.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a division rather than simply manage an existing one.

You may currently be working as a:

- Passive Fire Manager
- Passive Fire Operations Manager




- Passive Fire Project Manager
- Passive Fire Supervisor
- Passive Fire Compliance Manager
- Passive Fire Contracts Manager
- Fire Certification Specialist
- Fire Compliance Specialist
- Fire Protection Supervisor
- Passive Fire Team Leader

Skills & Experience

- Strong knowledge of Passive Fire systems and compliance requirements
- Experience managing Passive Fire projects and teams
- Knowledge of fire stopping and penetration sealing systems
- Experience with fire door compliance and certification
- Understanding of QA, compliance and documentation processes
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Commercial awareness and organisational capability
- Current Driver's Licence
- Construction White Card
- Full Australian Working Rights

About the Company

Our client is a well-established fire protection contractor delivering Passive Fire, Wet Fire, Sprinkler, Hydrant, Detection and Maintenance services throughout NSW.

For more than 20 years they have built a reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships and long-term project partnerships across commercial, government and residential sectors.

Continued growth has created the opportunity to invest in and expand their Passive Fire offering, creating this exciting leadership opportunity.

Why This Opportunity?

Most Passive Fire management positions involve stepping into an existing structure.

This opportunity is different.

You’ll be joining an established fire contractor with the reputation, resources, clients and project pipeline already in place, while being given the opportunity to establish and grow an entirely new division.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to become a key leader within the business and directly influence the future growth of the Passive Fire offering.

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📌 Passive Fire Manager | Build & Lead Your Own Division (Sydney)
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