Lead Bushfire Mitigation Specialist

2 days ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia beBeeMitigation Full time $106,700 - $139,900
Job Description:

The Bushfire Mitigation Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting operational and organisational functions in rural fire management, enabling staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate response tasks.

The District includes operational and non-operational staff, volunteers, and fire brigades providing fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural, semi-rural, and some urban fringe communities.

The primary duties of this role include leading bushfire mitigation planning and activities, including risk assessments and evaluations, managing and mentoring Bushfire Mitigation Officers and First Nations officers, acting as Chief Fire Warden in their absence and supporting bushfire operations, overseeing Fire Warden appointments, training, and support, managing the Permit to Light Fire system and collaborating with the Bushfire Mitigation Unit, supporting bushfire risk data management and serving as a liaison for intelligence sharing, managing regulatory tools, including fire bans, and assisting with fire investigations and enforcement, coordinating district bushfire committees and participating in forums and working groups.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Must meet the requirements outlined in the generic RFSQ Inspector role description.
  • Effective communication with diverse stakeholders from rural and remote communities.
Benefits:

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to planning, implementing, and evaluating district-wide programs and initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen bushfire mitigation networks.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in professional development, maintain roles within the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements, and work collaboratively with the team to achieve goals.

Travel and flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Others:

Suitable applicants are typically Substantive Inspectors; Rural Officer Two with relevant skills are encouraged to apply. Volunteers and external parties with skills are encouraged to apply.

Commitment to bushfire competencies and regional teamwork is essential.

Mandatory participation in training to maintain roles within the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements is required.

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