Rural Fire Risk Management Officer

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic volunteer environment? Would you like to contribute to keeping our ACT community safe and engaging with a diverse group of people from federal government organisations to rural landholders at local and national levels?

A fantastic opportunity exists in ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) to be part of community-based service, in protecting people, property and environment from bushfires.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to fill the role of Rural Fire Risk Management Officer.

This position will facilitate, monitor, evaluate and report on the Farm FireWise and other risk reduction programs. These programs are objectives and outcomes of the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP) under the Emergencies Act 2004. Representing the ACT Rural Fire Service working in collaboration with ACT Rural Landholders, land managers, and other key stakeholders, to facilitate and improve the communities and organisation’s capacity to deal with bushfires.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- An understanding of the emergency management environment, and/or the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management Systems (AIIMS), and/or qualifications relevant to Incident Management is highly desirable.
- A minimum of a C Class driver’s licence is essential.
- Background and Security clearance checks will be conducted including National Police Records Check.
- A current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- An annual fitness test will be required if participating in a fire ground role.

**How to Apply**: Please review the Position Description and submit a pitch, no longer than two pages, providing examples of your experience demonstrative of your Professional/Technical Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role to a high standard. Applicants are also required to submit their curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.

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