Community Bushfire Resilience Specialist

1 day ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia beBeeResilience Full time $88,172 - $91,272
Role Overview

Making a lasting impact in Cook Shire through building bushfire resilience is the primary objective of this role. The position involves leading recovery initiatives and long-term risk reduction across bushfire-impacted areas.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in fire management, community recovery or disaster resilience. They must possess a strong working knowledge of Queensland's Disaster Management Arrangements, recovery principles and risk reduction. Additionally, they should be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and digital tools.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing strong community relationships to foster trust and meaningful engagement
  • Coordinating community-led recovery and resilience initiatives tailored to local bushfire impacts
  • Conducting community needs assessments and facilitating resilience training, planning days, and mitigation workshops
  • Designing, supporting, and implementing recovery action plans aligned with Queensland's disaster management framework and Cook Shire strategies
  • Assisting communities in accessing and managing grants to support recovery projects
  • Collaborating with emergency services, First Nations leaders, and stakeholders to promote local and traditional fire management practices
  • Maintaining accurate and accessible public bushfire information
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • Qualifications in fire management, community recovery or disaster resilience
  • Demonstrated experience with geospatial software such as QGIS or similar
  • Strong working knowledge of Queensland's Disaster Management Arrangements, recovery principles and risk reduction
  • Familiarity with legislation including the Disaster Management Act 2003, and the Local Government Act 2009
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and digital tools
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse community groups
  • Proven ability to work independently, travel throughout the region, and deliver outcomes under minimal supervision
Benefits

This role offers several benefits, including:

  • Making a real impact on community outcomes and helping shape recovery approaches through community empowerment and inclusive engagement
  • Working in a dynamic role with diverse partnerships and program delivery
  • Enjoying great work-life balance
  • Being part of a team that genuinely cares about its people and its community

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