Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations Position

6 days 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 Bushfire Mitigation Officer First Nations to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the management of rural fires and enabling field-based staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate task execution and response.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilise 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.
  • Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of 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.
  • Undertake the role of Fire Warden for an Area/s or District (where vacancies exist and after appropriate training).
  • Support the Manager Bushfire Mitigation to manage the Fire Warden network and Permit to Light Fire system across the District, including advice to landowners in relation to legislation affecting vegetation management and education on permit breaches.
  • Assist the Manager Bushfire Regulatory Compliance with conducting of fire investigations and issuing enforcement notices for unplanned burns; lead the identification of patterns of non-compliance and suspicious fire activities; and assist with the management of Community complaints in the District.
  • Assist and manage the culturally appropriate collection of data on environmental conditions and mitigation activities to support bushfire risk analysis, including leading the completion of fuel hazard assessments in the District.

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.

Desirable Requirements

  • Knowledge and/or experience in the development and/or delivery of programs, projects and services that impact on First Nations Peoples and/or liaising directly with First Nations Peoples and communities.

Working with Us

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment that allows our employees to thrive and reach their full potential.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please refer to the Applicant Guide and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.

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