Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations

7 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations to join our team at the Queensland Fire Department. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, contributing to the development and implementation of effective bushfire mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide operational and cultural expertise to support Bushfire Mitigation Officers in the development and implementation of mitigation plans, strategies, and initiatives.
  • Lead community education and engagement initiatives, including collaboration with regions on brigade initiatives and community events, to promote bushfire prevention and preparedness.
  • Support the statewide coordination and delivery of bushfire mitigation activities by Traditional Owners, rangers, brigades, and partners.
  • Develop and implement initiatives and partnerships to support Indigenous communities and groups to develop, enhance, maintain, and apply traditional fire knowledge and practices.
  • Support the Managers of Bushfire Mitigation and Bushfire Management Officers in the development of plans and strategies to reduce bushfire risk in their districts, with a particular focus on protection of First Nations identified values.
  • Undertake the role of Fire Warden for an Area/s or District (where vacancies exist and after appropriate training).
  • Support the Executive Manager Bushfire Mitigation and other mitigation unit personnel to monitor and evaluate bushfire risk, identify current fuel loads, and coordinate bushfire mitigation strategy and hazard reduction activities to ensure QFES strategic objectives and operational capabilities are met.
  • Support the management of culturally appropriate collection of data on environmental conditions and mitigation activities to enhance bushfire risk analysis, including leading the completion of fuel hazard assessments.
  • Support district personnel in management of Locality Specific and Area Fire Management Group meetings and other relevant bushfire committees or working groups, as required.
Requirements
  • Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) role description.
  • Highly desirable requirements include the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from rural and near rural communities, knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the community.

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