Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations Position

3 weeks ago


Bundaberg city centre, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Full time

About the Role

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations to join our team. As a key member of our Rural Fire Service Queensland, you will play a critical role in supporting the management of rural fires and enhancing bushfire hazard mitigation culture and traditional burning support to Traditional Owners, their communities, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake bushfire mitigation planning, implementation, and evaluation across the District, with a focus on enhancing bushfire hazard mitigation culture and traditional burning support to Traditional Owners, their communities, and stakeholders.
  • Enable the use of fire in the landscape, support fire management groups, Volunteer Community Educators, Fire Wardens, brigades, and rangers, and coordinate community education and engagement.
  • Develop and implement initiatives and partnerships to support Indigenous communities and groups to develop, enhance, maintain, and apply cultural fire knowledge and practices.
  • Support the coordination and delivery of bushfire mitigation activities by Traditional Owners, rangers, brigades, and partners across the District.
  • Support the Manager Bushfire Mitigation in the development of plans and strategies to reduce bushfire risk across the District, with a particular focus on risk in First Nations country.

Requirements

  • Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) role description.
  • Knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation is highly desirable.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the community.
  • A range of professional development opportunities to support your career growth and development.

How to Apply

Please refer to the Applicant Guide for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.



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