THE ROLE As part of its service provision mandate, the Department of Families Fairness and Housing is committed to providing safe and secure buildings for its staff and clients. A critical part of this commitment is the development of a Fire Risk Management Strategy. Its goal is to meet, as a minimum, the standard of fire safety applicable to the wider community and to meet additional standards, where appropriate, to address the particular risks from the attributes of a particular client or client group. The Fire Services Team is the central point for assessing and providing technical support for fire safety and regulatory compliance to the Department of Families Fairness and Housing and focuses on providing safe and secure buildings for all department-owned, operated, or funded facilities in Victoria. It also ensures compliance with relevant statutory Acts, regulations, and fire safety guidelines. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures. Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
