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Rural Fire Service Manager

2 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Bushfire Mitigation and Operations Coordination Role

The Queensland Government is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Bushfire Mitigation and Operations Coordinator in the Northern Region.

This role involves leading the planning and execution of bushfire mitigation strategies and activities across the district, including risk assessments, prioritisation, options assessment, and evaluation of residual risk. You will be responsible for managing the Fire Warden network and the implementation and operationalisation of the Permit to Light System across the District, and contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of district-wide and department-wide programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the planning and execution of bushfire mitigation strategies and activities across the district.
  2. Manage the Fire Warden network and oversee appointments, induction, training, and dispute resolution.
  3. Implement and evaluate the Permit to Light Fire system in the District.
  4. Support bushfire risk data management through identification of trends, patterns of non-compliance, suspicious fire activities, and issues in the district.

You will work closely with Area, District, and Regional stakeholders to build robust bushfire mitigation networks in the community. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.