EOI - Team Member Fire and Biodiversity (9502)

11 hours ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Hobart City Council Full time $71,231 - $72,880 per year


Internal Expression of Interest (EOI)

Applications Close:  11:59 pm Sunday 23 November 2025

Group and Team: Open Space Group, Fire and Biodiversity Team
Network: Infrastructure and Assets
Location: Bushlands Operations Depot
Employment status: Fixed Term, Full-time until 29 April 2026
Classification: Municipal Employee Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $71,231 to $72,788 per annum + 13.5% superannuation. 

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by performing effective and efficient biodiversity program field works for the City of Hobart's bushland. 

Role accountabilities include:

  • Deliver fire and biodiversity field activities across the City's bushland reserve system, including bushland restoration, pest/plant and animal management, fuel reduction burning, wildfire suppression, and bushfire hazard abatement. 
  • Assist the Team Leader in the delivery of field activities and ensure readiness for emergency incident response.
  • Operate and maintain equipment and materials to enable efficient and safe delivery of field works.
  • Collect and record field data, contribute to biodiversity assessments, and provide advice for policy and plan development. 
  • Update management and administrative systems related to work programs and resource requirements.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Team Member Fire and Biodiversity PD

About you

We are seeking someone who is passionate about biodiversity and fire management, with strong practical skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

You will bring:

  • Formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management (Certificate III or Similar) or equivalent relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in biodiversity conservation and bushfire/weed management field operations.
  • Ability to operate small plant and machinery safely and effectively.
  • Strong teamwork skills, with good written and verbal communications and problem-solving abilities.
  • Current Drivers Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. 
How to apply

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Peter Schieck, Coordinator Fire and Biodiversity, on or email 

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver's licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

  • You will be required to declare you hold the required documentation/licence, and
  • If you are the successful candidate in the process you will be required to have the originals sighted by People and Culture before commencing in the new role.
Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.


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