Senior Fire Management Officer (Remote)

Senior Fire Management Officer | City of Gold Coast | Australia

Vacancy Number

ER1250

Position Title

Senior Fire Management Officer

Employment Status

Permanent Full Time

Department

Environment, Heritage & Resilience

Location

Disaster and Recovery Management Centre – Ashmore

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 6

Salary

 $97,707 – $103,981

Hours

36 hours per week- 9 day fortnight

About your new role

The Senior Fire Management Officer is a technically specific position that requires a fire practitioner that has knowledge and experience in the application of fire management activities, such as active lighting, vegetation management, including site preparation arrangements, and community education (liaison) programs that seek to promote proactive preparedness measures. 
The role will assist the Fire and Risk Management team deliver all tasks associated with the hazard reduction burn program; primarily aiding in the development of site-specific burn implementation plans (bushfire management plans), providing technical guidance to, and oversight of, the specialist contractors associated with the hazard reduction burn program, providing guidance and/or technical support on the development of new fire management infrastructure, and contributing to the development, coordination and delivery of the community education (liaison) and notification programs. 

For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. 

We’re looking for people who have:

We’re seeking someone who is genuinely passionate about fire and land management, conservation, achieving positive risk-mitigation outcomes for the City, community and the environment, an advocate for best-practice, willing to share knowledge, is innovative and capable of traversing sometimes difficult and steep terrain, understands the phases of disaster management, and is excited to work with a highly motivated, dedicated and supportive team. 

Specifically, we’re seeking someone who has:

•    Sound knowledge of fire management/ mitigation practices, along with an understanding of fire ecology and natural environment/resource management.
•    Knowledge or experience working within an agency or organisation that provides fire management or risk mitigation activities.
•    Demonstrated experience in developing and/or implementing (operationalising) bushfire management plans.
•    Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the City of Gold Coast’s natural area estate.
•    Experience in planning, coordinating and facilitating educational, community liaison, community engagement and/or volunteer programs.
•    Experience in designing and developing educational material; translating technical scientific concepts and processes into accessible and engaging information.
•    Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and technical issues to a diverse range of audiences.
•    Knowledge and experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement opportunities, working with government agencies, industry practitioners, research entities, first nation groups and the community.
•    Demonstrated experience in being able to prioritise deadlines and work under pressure both as an individual and as a member of a team.
•    Demonstrated customer service and conflict resolution skills.
•    Possession of sound physical health to satisfactorily perform the physically demanding duties of the role.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Hybrid office / work from home options
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport 
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Nicole Nesvadba

Contact Number

07 5581 7156

Closing Date

Friday 15th November 2024

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

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