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Senior Fire Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-03 Melbourne Hybrid Engineering
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$8,333–A$12,500/mo

About the Company

Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the future belongs to those who can think differently, challenge convention and create innovative solutions that improve communities and the environment. That's why we're here: to bring ideas to life. Ready for your next adventure If you're looking for a rare opportunity to influence the future of some of the most complex projects in Australia and challenge yourself along the way while working alongside some of the industry's leading aviation professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.

Responsibilities

  • ● As a Senior Fire Engineer based in Melbourne (Adelaide also considered), you'll play a key role in delivering innovative fire engineering solutions across a diverse range of complex and nationally significant projects.
  • ● Working within our collaborative national Fire Engineering team, you'll partner with industry-leading technical specialists across Australia to develop practical, performance-based solutions that help clients achieve outstanding project outcomes. You will:
  • ● Lead and deliver fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.
  • ● Develop performance-based fire engineering solutions and alternative compliance pathways under the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • ● Undertake fire engineering assessments, modelling and technical analysis to support project delivery.
  • ● Prepare fire engineering reports, strategies and regulatory approval submissions.
  • ● Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate fire engineering outcomes into broader design solutions.
  • ● Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, approval authorities and project stakeholders.
  • ● Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to capability development within the team.
  • ● Contribute to project planning, delivery, quality assurance and client satisfaction.
  • ● Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to grow client relationships and win new work.

Requirements

  • ● We're seeking an experienced Fire Engineer who is passionate about delivering technical excellence and creating positive outcomes for clients.
  • ● You'll ideally bring:
  • ● + years of fire engineering experience within a consulting environment.
  • ● Strong experience developing performance-based fire engineering solutions.
  • ● Sound knowledge of the National Construction Code and performance-based design principles.
  • ● Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
  • ● A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a highly connected national team.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes across multiple projects.
  • ● Chartered status, relevant registration, or active progress towards Chartership will be highly regarded.
  • ● How we support your growth
  • ● We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. At Aurecon, you'll tackle some of the industry's most complex challenges while being supported by a culture that values curiosity, innovation and continuous learning. You'll be encouraged to bring your ideas to life, develop your technical expertise and take ownership of your professional growth.
  • ● Recognised as one of Australia's leading workplaces, we're committed to helping our people build meaningful and fulfilling careers.