Lead industrial or commercial projects. Work with genuine autonomy. Help shape a growing specialist fire capability.

Part/Full time | Remote / Work from Home – Australia | Site travel as required

Company Description

Oceania Consultants (Group Pty) Ltd is renowned for our client-centric approach, enhanced by the diverse experience of our team in consultancy, construction, and testing across Australia, New Zealand, and the Middle East. Our passionate professional consulting engineers have worked on a variety of industries, including mining, rail, building projects (public assemblies, residential and commercial spaces, hospitals, retail centers), marine industry, Mobile vehicles and more.

We handle projects in Australia, East Asia, and New Zealand. We pride ourselves on providing multiple practicable options and evaluating the pros and cons collaboratively.

No visa Sponsorship will be provided with this role!

Role Description

We are currently seeking Fire Safety or Protection/Services Engineers to join our team, willing to work on fire safety assessments with a strong industrial or commercial fire engineering and risk background, with experience (or graduated) in fire risk assessments, audits, fire safety strategies and developing practical solutions to complex industrial fire risks. We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and emerging engineers with experience in the fire safety field.

This is a contract, full-time or part time role for a Senior/Intermediate Fire Engineer is based in Brisbane, QLD familiar with NCC basics. However, we consider applicants may stay remote / work from home and can be based anywhere in Australia. Site travel is required depending on project needs. You'll need a suitable home-office environment and be comfortable undertaking short business trips to client sites when required.

The work primary involves visiting sites and clients,



preparing fire reports, risk assessments, consulting calls with inspections. The role will initially be home-based for approximately three to six months. Once our Brisbane office is established, it will transition to a fully office-based position. So you should be able to work independently and efficient.

The Fire Consultant will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and implementing fire safety strategies and systems. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with clients and stakeholders, conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing fire protection and life safety solutions. Additionally, the Fire Engineer will be involved in construction site visits and providing expertise on fire alarm or suppression systems.

Qualifications

- Must have a strong communication and project management skills

- Must have a basic knowledge (or developing knowledge) of the NCC/BCA, Australian Standards, and local fire safety legislation

- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

- Skilled in Fire protection, Process Safety or Risk Engineering is beneficial

- Ability to work collaboratively and independently

- Good knowledge of relevant Australian and international standards, including applicable NFPA standards

- Good experience in industrial fire engineering and/or fire risk

- Preferably, a degree (or near completion) in Fire Safety, Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, or related engineering discipline





- Experience in the construction and consultancy sectors is beneficial

About the Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality fire safety engineering services across a wide variety of building projects. Your responsibilities will include:

- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal. This is a MUST!

- Working based in Queensland.

- Preparing performance-based fire safety design documentation, including:
Performance solutions
Fire safety declarations and certificates
Site inspections during and after construction phases

- Leading industrial or commercial fire engineering and risk projects

- Managing project scope, programme, budget and technical quality

- Conducting fire protection consultancy across diverse sectors

- Reviewing architectural and services documentation for BCA and regulatory compliance

- Developing innovative, practical engineering solutions to complex fire safety challenges

- Engaging with clients, design teams, and approval authorities to support design outcomes

- Performing fire engineering analysis including smoke, egress, and evacuation modelling

- Available for travel to sites in Australia, New Zealand or Asia-Pacific

Why Join Us?

- Work with a growing organisation that will give plenty of career growth opportunities.

- Accelerate your career with CPD support and mentorship

- Get hands-on with iconic projects across Oceania and beyond

- Join a down-to-earth, values-driven team that’s serious about quality and innovation

- Help shape the future of safe, sustainable, performance-based design

If you're ready to make a genuine impact and grow your career in a high-performance team, we want to hear from you.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email ****@oceaniaconsultants.com now.

📌 Fire Consultant/Engineer/Technician (Senior or Intermediate level) based QLD (Brisbane)
🏢 Oceania Consultants
📍 Brisbane