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• Provide technical advice on fire systems, building safety and compliance
• Full-Time, continuing position; package up to $125K negotiable
• Macquarie University – Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Contribute to the future of campus safety.

At Macquarie University, our campus is more than just a place to learn and work it is a thriving community. Join our Property Services Facilities Management Team as a Technical Officer, Fire and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our buildings and asset infrastructure across the University.

About the Role

Reporting to the Building Maintenance Lead, you will provide expert technical advice and oversight of all fire systems and subsystems across the University’s buildings and will be a key contributor to other building maintenance activities and initiatives. You will ensure that safety equipment and systems are maintained, tested, and operated in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the performance and compliance of fire plant and equipment.
• Coordinate building maintenance activities and external contractors.
• Maintain accurate service records, logbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Investigate and resolve issues, escalating as required.
• Consult with key stakeholders to identify and evaluate building needs, risks and maintenance requirements.
• Provide technical expertise on building asset lifecycle management and sustainability improvements.
• Support after-hours emergency response as part of the on-call team.

About You

You are a technically skilled and detail-oriented professional with demonstrated experience in fire systems maintenance, testing, and compliance. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with contractors and stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient facilities.

You will bring:

• Trade qualifications and/or equivalent experience in fire systems compliance and a good working knowledge of AFSS is highly desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire detection, emergency warning, and suppression systems.
• A thorough understanding of fire safety legislation, codes, standards and compliance and reporting requirements.
• Broad experience in facilities and building maintenance operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management skills.
• Understanding of risk analysis, reporting and issues escalation.
• Ability to work independently and lead the execution of maintenance tasks and initiatives.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience within the higher education or large multi-venue property environments will also be highly regarded.

About Us

The Property team at Macquarie University plans, delivers, and manages the University’s owned and leased assets. We are responsible for creating sustainable, innovative, and effective property solutions that support the University’s mission of learning, teaching, health and research excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the University’s property portfolio and supporting campus safety.

Why Macquarie?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking university that values safety, inclusion, and service excellence. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the University’s property portfolio and make an impact on the assets owned and leased by the University. 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.

How to apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the key selection criteria (above).

*This position requires a criminal history check.

Application Closes: Sunday 2 November 2025

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role please contact Luke Marangon, Building Maintenance Lead on [email protected] or  Sarah Bate Head of Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

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