Senior Bushfire Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Senior Bushfire Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Queanbeyan, Wagga Wagga (other South West / South East locations considered)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

We're seeking a motivated, technically competent Senior Bushfire Officer to join our tight-knit team and help protect the health, safety, and environment across some of the most diverse and iconic landscapes in New South Wales.

This is not your average desk job. You'll be covering half the state, from the rugged beauty of the Far West to the rich cultural and ecological zones of the South East. Expect extensive travel, a dynamic mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks.

What you'll be doing

• Providing expert advice on bushfire management, public land use, and tenure compliance
• Conducting environmental assessments for bushfire hazard reduction and associated Crown land management activities
• Monitoring and evaluating bushfire and environmental management performance on Crown land
• Implementing, auditing, coordinating and reporting on bushfire management projects
• Representing the organisation in stakeholder negotiations and on local Bush Fire Management Committees and subcommittees
• Implementing and coordinating hazard reduction efforts to manage public liability risks
• Providing support and advice on complex land and environmental issues associated with bushfire and emergency management
• Maintaining accurate data on bushfire management activities to support risk-based project prioritisation

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Bushfire Officer

What you will bring to the role

• A background in Fire, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or Project Management
• Strong technical competence and analytical thinking
• A proactive, self-driven attitude with a passion for making a difference
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Experience in Guardian and Service Now
• Respect for Traditional Owners and cultural heritage, with a commitment to inclusive practices

What is an Essential Requirement

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, natural resources, planning or other relevant field and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 17th September 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact George Schneider via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn