At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing compliance team in fire protection services.
- Company: Join a respected fire protection contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Up to $200K package, super, vehicle, and career progression.
- Other info: Stable long-term opportunity with genuine investment in employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing compliance division.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire protection and leadership skills required.
Atom Resources – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Are you an experienced Fire Protection leader looking to take ownership of a growing compliance division? This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected fire protection contractors, leading a high-performing team responsible for the delivery of inspection, testing and compliance services across a substantial portfolio of commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure clients.
With over 200 employees, a strong reputation for quality delivery and significant growth across the service and maintenance division, this business is investing heavily in its people, systems and future leadership team.
Why This Opportunity?
- Strong Base Salary (Based on Experience) + Super + Vehicle
- Lead an established and growing compliance team
- Join a business with more than 600 active service contracts
- Stable, long-term leadership opportunity
- Strong pipeline of recurring maintenance and compliance work
- Supportive senior management team
- Career progression into broader operational leadership
- Exposure to major commercial, industrial and data centre clients
- Low staff turnover and genuine investment in employee development
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Service, you will be responsible for leading the Compliance Division and ensuring the successful delivery of inspection and testing services in accordance with Australian Standards and client requirements. You will provide leadership to technicians and supervisors while driving operational performance, compliance, safety and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Compliance and Fire Service Technicians
- Manage inspection and testing programs in accordance with AS1851
- Oversee scheduling, workforce planning and resource allocation
- Ensure delivery of contractual compliance obligations
- Review defect reports and remedial recommendations
- Support quotation reviews and client reporting
- Monitor productivity, utilisation and service delivery performance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and Australian Standards
- Utilise Uptick and associated service management platforms to manage workflows and reporting
About You
We are interested in speaking with professionals currently working within:
- Fire Protection Service & Maintenance
- Fire Compliance Inspection & Testing
- Fire Systems Operations
- Technical Service Leadership
You may already be a Compliance Manager, Service Manager or Operations Manager, or you could be an experienced Supervisor or Team Leader ready for your next step into management.
Essential Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AS1851 inspection and testing requirements
- Experience within the Fire Protection industry
- Previous people leadership or supervisory experience
- Understanding of wet and dry fire systems
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and manage performance outcomes
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Full Australian working rights
Highly Regarded
- Experience using Uptick
- Certificate II or III in Fire Protection Inspection & Testing
- Technical trade background within Fire Protection
- Experience managing large service portfolios and field teams
The Employer
Our client is an established fire protection contractor delivering design, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance services. The business has experienced consistent growth, maintains an excellent reputation within the industry and continues to invest heavily in technology, training and leadership development. This is a genuine opportunity to join a company where people stay for the long term, performance is recognised and career progression is actively encouraged.
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