Bushfire Mitigation Field Officer

1 week ago

Glenorchy, Australia Glenorchy City Council Full time

We are looking for a suitably qualified **Bushfire Mitigation Field Officer**to join the team. You will be responsible for supporting the on-ground delivery of Council’s Bushfire Management Strategy, working to manage bushfire risk in the Glenorchy Council area. Duties include maintaining fire trails and fire breaks, assisting in conducting fuel reduction burns, monitoring fuel loads, conducting weed management, and supporting the other members of the Bushfire Mitigation Team. This role also involves supporting the Recreation and Environment Team and broader Works activities.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Experience in outdoors/arduous/remote work including 4WD operation.
- Demonstrated experience in biodiversity conservation and management, particularly bushfire and weed management field operations.
- Demonstrated ability and experience operating small plant and machinery correctly and safely.
- Good written and verbal communication, computer use, and problem-solving skills.

**Essential Licences required**:

- Drivers Licence - Manual

**Position Hours**:Full-Time, 76 hours fortnight.

**Salary range**:$64,500.94 to $67,889.70 plus superannuation

For further information on this position, contact Stephen Bresnehan, Coordinator Bushfire Management on (03) 6216 6800.

**GCC Employee benefits**:

- 15% superannuation (OTE)
- 9 day fortnight (RDO) with full time positions
- Glenorchy City Council’s Enterprise Agreement 2021
- Free parking
- Corporate Banking Benefits
- Corporate discounts on gym membership
- Corporate offers on Private Health Insurance
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Annual wage increases
- Mind Body Spirit Committee (Values, Health & Wellbeing, Social functions)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services

**To be considered for this role, all applicants must**:

- Address the key selection criteria in the Position Description
- Provide a current Resume
- A national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to employment.

**Applications close at 8pm on Sunday, 13 April 2025

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