At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Professional Standards function and oversee workplace conduct and integrity matters.
- Company: Join Fire and Rescue NSW, one of the largest urban fire services in the world.
- Benefits: Attractive salary package, hybrid work options, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety and promote ethical workplaces.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, or related fields with leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Ongoing Full Time Senior Executive Band 1 Located in Greenacre, with hybrid working arrangements Total Remuneration Package: $232,190 pa FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
About the role:
Reporting to the Executive Director People & Culture, you will lead the Professional Standards function and provide strategic leadership across workplace conduct, misconduct, complaints, integrity matters, public interest disclosures and significant performance issues. You will oversee complex and sensitive matters while ensuring decisions are timely, procedurally fair, evidence-based and aligned with legislative, policy and governance requirements. You will play a key role in identifying organisational risks and implementing proactive strategies that promote ethical behaviour, accountability and respectful workplaces. This role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight and trusted executive advisory responsibilities, requiring sound judgement, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a strong commitment to public sector integrity.
About you:
You are an accomplished senior leader who has successfully led complex teams and functions within a large organisation. You bring sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate sensitive issues while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement. You will bring:
- Significant experience leading teams responsible for investigations, misconduct, complaints or workplace integrity matters.
- Deep knowledge of procedural fairness, governance, employment frameworks and contemporary professional standards practices.
- Strong executive advisory skills and the ability to navigate highly sensitive and complex matters with confidence and discretion.
- Demonstrated success in developing prevention, education and cultural improvement initiatives.
- Outstanding judgement, resilience and credibility when managing competing priorities and organisational risk.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative leadership style that builds trust, capability and accountability.
Essential Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Investigations, Law or a related discipline/or equivalent demonstrated experience.
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Mary-Anne Springall, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email to Mary-Anne.Springall@fire.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 9265 2801.
Applications close: 11.55pm 11 November 2026.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW. A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.
Director Assistant Commissioner Professional Standards – Sydney employer: Fire and Rescue NSW
As an On-Call Firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to community safety and emergency response. The role offers ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle various emergencies while making a meaningful impact in your local area. With a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community engagement, this position provides a rewarding experience for those looking to serve and protect their community.
