Director, Property Services

• Fire and Rescue NSW
• Broad scope across all property functions
• SES Band 1, $209,803 to $234,749 TRP

Are you a seasoned property services executive searching for a job with purpose? Are you ready to be part of an emergency service organisation that is prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime?

About the role:
The Director Property Services leads and manages the delivery of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) property infrastructure and maintenance programs. Specifically, this incorporates the oversight and provision of strategic and tactical advice on planning; service design and capital program management to ensure the organisation is strategically placed to meet its current and future facility and property requirements. In this role you will lead a diverse team of professionals in a dynamic emergency services environment. The role is based at FRNSW Head Office in Greenacre, with hybrid work from home, and work from Government Hub arrangements available.

About you:
You are an experienced leader, with the vision, capability and resilience to motivate a team to deliver outstanding property services across a large and complex portfolio while navigating challenging stakeholder environments with integrity. Through your experience at a senior level, preferably within the public sector or comparable complex organisation, you will offer:

• Considerable experience in strategic facilities planning and the delivery of property infrastructure and maintenance programs
• Knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks and legislation combined with knowledge of property asset management including commercial leases, licenses and government policies
• Experience in the management and development of property related services and knowledge of property practices and standards, regulations and industry trends
• Experience in property capital planning, the evaluation of designs, construction and planning processes for facilities development including new builds and major renovations/ modifications
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial management, with a deep understanding of financial budget controls and frameworks. Proven ability to navigate and implement complex financial strategies to support organisational goals

You excel at stakeholder management across complex multi-party environments, bringing strong negotiation skills and the ability to build consensus while maintaining clear boundaries and organizational objectives. Your strategic mindset, combined with operational flexibility and principled decision-making, enables you to navigate competing interests and deliver solutions that serve the broader public interest.

Essential Requirements:

• Postgraduate or equivalent level Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. For more detail on the role, please view the Role Description.

About us:
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. Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

• Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Modern buildings and facilities
• Activity based working environment
• Free on-site gym and parking
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Study assistance for approved courses
• Leadership development programs
• Ongoing training and development

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 Andrew McEncroe at Derwent Search by email at publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au

How to apply:

Please click on the "Additional Information" button to download a copy of the Role Description. For more information, please contact Andrew McEncroe at publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number: 33512 or call 02 9223 1855.

Your application requires your resume (maximum 5 pages) and your cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) containing your pitch for the role. Your pitch is your opportunity to demonstrate your personal value proposition and why you are the best fit for the position. Your resume and pitch will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a resume and pitch cannot be comparatively assessed and will not progress to the next stage of assessment.

Applications close: 11:55pm on Sunday 22 October 2025.

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.