Bushfire Mitigation Officer

Bushfire Mitigation Officer

• Three Years Fixed Term
• Salary range: starting at $92,000 per annum dependent upon skills and experience
• Commuter Use Vehicle
• Generous superannuation contributions of up to 15.25%

The City of Busselton, located in the picturesque south west coastal region of WA, offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community, and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

An exciting opportunity is on offer for a Bushfire Mitigation Officer to join our Regulatory Services team to develop, maintain and implement the City’s bushfire risk management plans.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of emergency management and bushfire risk management, including an understanding of the role of landholders and agencies in the management of bushfire risk.
• Demonstrated experience in applying bushfire mitigation strategies that sustain the natural environment by maintaining conservation values and biodiversity.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in the application of risk management principles.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to liaise, consult and effectively negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience working with GIS systems including the ability to accurately and effectively perform data entry, analysis and reporting.

To be considered for this position, applicants must include in their application a resume and a statement outlining their suitability for the role by addressing each of the essential selection criteria listed above.

Applicants must be able to provide a National Police Clearance no more than six months old and must provide evidence of their Covid-19 vaccinations.  Previous experience working within Local or State Government will be highly regarded. Relocation assistance may be considered for the successful applicant.

Enquiries: Rachel Runco; Manager Regulatory Services on 9781 1719 or Human Resources on 9781 1727.

Closing date: Sunday, 12 June 2022

Attachments:

- Position Description - Est 519 Bushfire Mitigation Officer.pdf