We are proud to become a new Australian Defence Force partner, offering career opportunities to support the maintenance of defence base services in the Northern Territory and South Australia.

We have a role available for a Fire Engineer in our Defence Division . This is a permanent full-time position based at any of the main Defence Bases across Northern Territory.
 

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Your next role comes with these perks:

• Flexible working - all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This position offers hybrid working.

• Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. Employees have access to skill enhancement through cross-training among service teams, as well as participation in mentoring and leadership development programs. 

• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.

• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.

• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.

About the role

You will be providing comprehensive oversight and management of all Fire & Life Safety Systems across multiple defence spaces. You will be ensuring these systems are effectively maintained, tested and inspected to comply with compliance of legislative requirements. In this role, you will also coordinate Fire Safety Surveys and ensure consistent safety standards are applied across all sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Estate Appraisal &Engineering Manager to ensure seamless integration or fire safety initiatives within broader management strategies

• Coordinating and managing Fire Safety Surveys, ensuring thorough assessment and compliance with safety standards

• Conducting risk assessment and developing mitigation strategies to manage potential hazards

• Delivering training programs on fire safety practises and emergency response procedures

• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance fire safety and life protection measures

• Ensuring legislative compliance in maintained in all Inspection and Testing activities.

• Liaise with regulatory bodes to ensure compliance and national fire safety regulations are adhered to

• Overseeing the maintenance, inspection and testing of Fire & Life Safety Systems across multiple defence bases.

• Preparing and maintain detailed records of all fire safety activities and incidents

• Respond to fire emergencies and provide on-site support and expertise as required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in the fire safety industry, particularly with a Defense of similar high-security environment

• Experience in developing polices and procedures in line with fire safety standards and regulation requirements

• Experience in training and educating staff on fire safety and emergency response plans

• Proven track record of conducting fire safety surveys and risk assessments

• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations and standards within a defense context

• Tertiary qualifications in Fire Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related field

• Certifications as a Fire Safety Engineer or similar professional accreditation

• Relevant certifications in training fire safety and compliance

You must be an Australian Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

How to apply

Please submit your interest with the apply button where you will be directed to create a profile on our system.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. Applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email talent.defence@servicestream.com.au.