Bushfire Resilience Specialist

5 days ago

Cook Shire, Australia beBeeResilience Full time $88,712 - $98,817
Job Title: Bushfire Recovery Leader

Cook Shire Council seeks an experienced professional to lead recovery initiatives and long-term risk reduction in bushfire-impacted areas.

This role involves working with residents, landholders, First Nations communities, and stakeholders to foster bushfire preparedness, traditional fire management, and resilience planning.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish strong community relationships for trust and meaningful engagement.
  • Coordinate community-led recovery and resilience initiatives tailored to local bushfire impacts.
  • Conduct community needs assessments and facilitate resilience training, planning days, and mitigation workshops.
  • Design and implement recovery action plans aligned with Queensland's disaster management framework and Cook Shire strategies.
  • Assist communities in accessing and managing grants to support recovery projects.
  • Collaborate with emergency services, First Nations leaders, and stakeholders to promote local and traditional fire management practices.
  • Monitor and report on project outcomes and ensure public bushfire information remains accurate and accessible.
  • Prepare final transition plans to ensure the long-term sustainability of resilience initiatives.
Requirements:
  • Qualifications and/or experience 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.

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