Senior Fire Planning Officer

PSCA, Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON (PERTH) OR BUNBURY
**APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT

MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2025
Job Description**
Under the minimal direction of the Manager Fire Policy and Planning the Senior Fire Planning Officer:

• Maintains and coordinates the development/review of the department's bushfire risk management framework, regional fuel management plans and prescribed burning programs, and supports regions to implement.
• Applies best practice to fire management planning and provides sound advice and recommendations for fire planning processes, approaches, systems and technology used in the department, having regard for the department's fire management responsibilities.
• Measures, assesses and reviews annual prescribed burning program achievements and reports on outcomes versus planned performance measures/indicators.
• Coordinates the department's response on fire planning-related matters and engages in inter-agency liaison as required.
• Ensures fire behaviour analysis capabilities are maintained within the department.

At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Substantial relevant experience in natural area fire management and the development of operational plans for bushfire risk mitigation, and in applying legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures to fire management issues
• Evidence of high level interpersonal and oral communication skills and considerable experience in effective liaison.
• Evidence of well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to use computer software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to prepare reports and make effective presentations to senior management.
• Demonstrated understanding and effective application of risk and project management principles.

About Us
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits Of Working With Us
In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.

How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted online. Select 'Apply for job', located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide:

• A statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information:
contact
Katie MacWilliams
on

or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, visit .

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as
late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility:
To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract employment, it is essential to have a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement
DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.