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Emergency Management Advisor (Relieving)
Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, with more than 70 locations throughout South East Queensland. We support more than 100,000 Queenslanders every year with aged care, disability and mental health services, youth and family programs, palliative care and emergency relief. With over 100 years' experience in caring for our community, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.
We seek the services of a qualified Fire Safety Advisor (FSA) for up to six months commencing 18 April 2021. As part of the Health and Safety Team, reporting to the Emergency and Security Advisor, you will advise Managers and staff on fire safety compliance, systems and training. You will undertake site visits, inspections and observe and report on evacuation exercises.
Operating out of our Chermside office, travel to sites in Brisbane and on Gold and Sunshine Coasts is required. A mileage allowance is available.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Align one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation.
- Undertake legislated responsibilities under the Building Fire Safety Regulation, Work Health and Safety Regulation and Emergency Management Standards.
- Provide specialist advice and manage activities across WMQ emergency response protection disciplines.
- Work collaboratively with senior management, managers and staff to achieve implementation of effective systems and process.
- Undertake audits, inspections and assessment of WMQ workplaces to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Building & Construction Code and Australian Standards.
- Undertake review of WMQ evacuation plans and emergency procedure annually in line with Building Fire Safety Regulation requirements.
- Ensure a critique of emergency evacuations is undertaken annually at each WMQ workplace.
- Promote effective relationships, communication and information dissemination on emergency matters between WMQ and external agencies such as fire, police, and ambulance and security providers.
- Assist with emergency and fire services contract negations as required.
Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date.
For more information, please contact Gordon Cunningham via email at GCunningham@wmq.org.au
Why work with Wesley Mission Queensland
Working alongside people who love what they do
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Travel Discounts
Access to discounted holiday units
Employee Assistance Program
Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is: 'a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all'. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity and are a preferred employer for older workers. Wesley Mission Queensland has been recognised as a GOLD Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our strong commitment to embedding the Mental Health First Aid program into our organisation. Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct. Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant. To view our Privacy Policy, please click here. Salary Packaging is available to Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.
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