An established Sydney fire protection contractor is looking for an experienced, qualified fire panel technician to join its service and compliance team. You’ll be the go-to person for fire indicator panels and detection systems across a mix of commercial sites.

The role

- Service, test and maintain fire detection and alarm systems to AS 1851, including routine inspections and reporting
- Fault find and repair on addressable and conventional panels, detectors, call points, sounders, isolators and field devices
- Program and commission panels, including loop configuration, zoning, cause / effect and device addressing
- Carry out upgrades and replacements of fire panels and ancillary equipment, including shutdowns and reinstatement
- Test and maintain interfaces with EWIS, lift recall, door release, HVAC shutdown, monitoring and building management systems
- Complete accurate service reports, defect lists and compliance documentation on the job management system
- Respond to emergency call-outs and be part of the on-call roster
- Communicate with clients, building managers and fire authorities on site, and advise on defects and recommended works

About you

- Relevant trade qualifications, an electrical licence or a Certificate III in Fire Protection,



or equivalent fire detection experience
- Proven experience working on major fire panel brands such as Ampac, Notifier, Simplex, Pertronics, Vigilant, Fire Fighting Enterprises or Siemens
- Strong working knowledge of AS 1670, AS 1851 and the NCC requirements for detection and alarm systems
- Confident fault finder who works well independently and in a team
- Experience with commissioning and programming, and a valuable understanding of loop wiring and field devices
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to clients
- Current driver’s licence and own transport, plus White Card, working at heights and EWP tickets (or willingness to get them)

Nice to have

- Experience with VESDA or aspirating smoke detection
- Experience with gaseous suppression release panels
- Exposure to hospitals, high-rise, data centres or other critical environments

What’s on offer

- Competitive salary in line with experience
- Overtime and an on-call allowance
- Company vehicle, phone and tools
- Training and a clear career path into senior technician or lead roles
- A stable, supportive team with a good mix of service and project work

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📌 Fire Panel Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Austcorp
📍 Sydney