District Fire Coordinator

Regional and Fire Management Services Division

DBCA3000160

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MUNDARING

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2025

The Swan Region encompasses both the metropolitan Perth and the Peel region. It extends along the west coast from Lancelin in the north to south of Mandurah and east to the edge of the Wheatbelt from Quindanning to Bolgart. The Swan Region employs over 200 staff across multiple work centres (Mandurah, Wanneroo, Yanchep, Hillarys, Mundaring, Jarrahdale and Dwellingup) with the regional headquarters based at Crawley.

We are currently seeking a District Fire Coordinator to join our team.

Under the minimal supervision of the District Manager:

- Responsible for determining and implementing the district fire management works program in accordance with departmental policy and statutory requirements, coordinating fire resources, and monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness of fire operations.

- Ensures that pre‑planning preparedness levels and standards for bushfire response are met.

- Carries out allocated roles in the district incident management structure.

- Provides advice to and assists the Regional Leader, Fire Management.

- Carries out liaison with stakeholders associated with fire management programs and represents the District Manager at meetings associated with fire management activities.

At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

- Substantial competence and experience in the management of fire related activities, including use of prescribed fire to protect, promote and achieve conservation of biodiversity and natural values, protection of community assets and to provide for regeneration.

- Substantial experience in liaising at a senior level with external organisations including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders and community interest groups, including experience working appropriately with the media.

- Considerable experience, knowledge and skills in leadership and management of work teams, including planning and implementing works programmes, scheduling work, setting goals, and controlling and reviewing progress.

- Substantial experience in the management of training and staff development, and safety and welfare matters relevant to fire management.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world‑class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

Benefits of Working with Us

- Flexible working arrangements.

- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.

- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.

- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.

- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.

- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.

- An annual National Park Entry Pass.

- Well‑established learning and development programmes.

How to Apply

- All applications are to be submitted online. Select “Apply for job” located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions.

- A statement addressing the above selection criteria (in no more than four pages).

- Current CV, including the details of two referees, one of whom is a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job‑related information, contact Shawn Debono on 0412 053 909 or visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

- A current (issue date not older than 6 months) satisfactory National Police Check.

- A current Western Australian “C” class driver’s licence.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.

Substantive Equality Statement

DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08)9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12‑month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

#J-18808-Ljbffr