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You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.\nThe Opportunity\nOur Sydney-based Fire Safety Engineering team is on the lookout for a Senior / Associate Fire Safety Engineer to join us and lead a local team to enable us to keep growing.\nThis is a high-impact role for a seasoned fire safety engineer ready to shape the future of Australia’s transport infrastructure. 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