Bushfire Mitigation Supervisor

Overview

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD. We provide high quality services, facilities and events to meet community expectations and are committed to a safe and healthy workplace. Our values are RESPECT: Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork.

As part of the Parks Services Team, you are responsible for supervising internal work teams and external contractors, ensuring a proactive, high quality and cost effective bushfire mitigation maintenance service is delivered to the community. You will lead your team to meet performance targets, support ongoing improvement, and participate in employee performance and professional development reviews.

Responsibilities

You will have extensive knowledge of bushfire mitigation practices including mechanical, chemical and hazard reduction burning. You will contribute to development and implementation of bushfire mitigation work programs and treatment schedules. You will have significant understanding of the Western Australia Bushfires Act 1954, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures. You will provide expert advice across the organisation and communicate effectively at all levels including with the community.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

1. Extensive knowledge of bushfire mitigation practices including mechanical, chemical and hazard reduction burning

2. Knowledge in development and implementation of bushfire mitigation work programs and treatment schedules

3. Significant understanding of the Western Australia Bushfires Act 1954, Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures

4. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of plant and machinery used for fire mitigation and fuel load reduction

5. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS policies and procedures

6. Well-developed computer literacy skills and knowledge of relevant computer applications, particularly Microsoft Suite

7. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills

8. Significant experience in managing and leading staff, volunteers, contractors and resources to deliver fire mitigation and performance outcomes

9. Qualification in Conservation Land Management / Environmental Science / Horticulture or demonstrated knowledge through substantial experience

10. Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Volunteer Firefighting training courses inclusive of:

- Bushfire Fundamentals

- Bushfire Safety Awareness

- Firefighting Skills

Construction Induction Training (White Card)

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a gross salary of $99,138 per annum (depending on skills and experience), access to a City vehicle and:

- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%

- A range of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services

- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9 day fortnight, or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum

- A culture of learning with training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees

- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package is available on our website. Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Wednesday 1 October 2025.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham wa gov au or phone 0895280333. We can discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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