Job Description

Fire and Safety Australia is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced leaders for an upcoming opportunity.

We are looking for someone who brings disciplined leadership, strong operational awareness and a proven ability to influence safe and consistent performance.

About the role

This upcoming position will support operational teams, strengthen safety culture, improve performance, and drive continuous improvement across the site. Within this role you will focus on clarity, structure, and day to day coaching. Successful applicants will bring a steady and direct approach to managing people and processes.

• DIDO from Adelaide to Whyalla
• Roster 8/6 - travel in business hours
• $80 - $90 per hour
• Accommodation provided
• Meal allowance $75 per day
• 6-month contract, likely to extend further

Essential skills

• Demonstrated experience leading successful change in operational environments.
• Proven ability to shape and strengthen behavioural safety, with a focus on conversations, standards, and accountability.
• Strong leadership background in high reliability sectors such as aviation, marine, rail, or military.
• Ability to work in complex settings, make clear decisions, and guide teams through operational change.
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and provide a hands-on approach to leadership and change management.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on team development.
• Experience in project management and ability to adjust plans to keep outcomes on target
• Strong experience in engagement across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum Cert IV WHS
• Risk Management
• Project Management

Please click apply if you fit the above criteria and are located in South Australia

*Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted

Who we are:

Fire and Safety Australia (Incorporating the FSA Medical Division) is a leader in the provision of medical and emergency response services to the construction, mining and energy sectors throughout Australia. In addition to this we are also a leading provider of workplace safety training (RTO:22250) with more than 18 years’ experience in providing training and on site medical and emergency response services.

FSA are an inclusive organisation who:

• Dynamic and growing organisation
• Empowered and inclusive team environment
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Core Values driven organisation

Throughout 2025, FSA will deliver more than 20,000 Medical and Emergency Response days and more than 60,000 training days through our national workforce of over 250 team members.

With year-on-year growth in both our services and training division we provide our teams:

• Strong and stable employment option.
• Exposure to tier 1 clients and their projects
• investment in our teams levering our Registered Training Organisation through our national training academy.