Bushfire Mitigation Officer
6 hours ago
**About the Role**
As a Bushfire Mitigation Officer with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES), you will play a critical role in enhancing bushfire hazard mitigation culture and traditional burning support to Indigenous communities.
**Job Summary**
The successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking bushfire mitigation planning, implementation, and evaluation across the district, focusing on risk reduction in First Nations country. You will work closely with Traditional Owners, their communities, and other stakeholders to develop sustainable partnerships and coordinate community education and engagement.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Utilize Indigenous traditional fire management and/or traditional burning practices to enhance Indigenous governance systems for fire and biodiversity.
- Lead community education in bushfire prevention and preparedness, including collaboration with brigade initiatives and community events, ensuring activities are tailored to Community needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate 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.
- Conduct local risk assessments and support the development and implementation of bushfire risk mitigation plans for Indigenous communities.
- Manage the Fire Warden network and Permit to Light Fire system across the District.
- Assist with conducting fire investigations and issuing enforcement notices for unplanned burns; lead the identification of patterns of non-compliance and suspicious fire activities.
**Requirements**
- Meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSO2 role description.
- Provide a letter of provenance to confirm Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
- Maintain skills, connection with the land, and work effectively in a team environment.
**Salary and Benefits**
We offer a competitive salary ranging from $80,509.89 to $93,296.90 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, you will receive five weeks' annual leave and access to special leave provisions for cultural activities and family-related matters.
**How to Apply**
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please refer to the Applicant Guide on the QFES website.
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