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Regional and Fire Management Services Division
District Fire Coordinator
DBCA3027605
PSCA, Level 5 or 6, $90,047 - $98,994 or $103,966 - $114,590 p.a. plus 10.5% Superannuation
Situated in the scenic South West region, the Wellington District is a popular destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. The region features world class tracks and trails including the Bibbulman Track and Munda Biddi Trail. The area is popular all year round with magnificent shows of some of the 300 species of colourful wildflowers every spring and over 70 bird species. You may even spot a unique animal such as a chuditch, quenda, quokka, brushtail possum, woylie or western ringtail possum.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN COLLIE
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 9 JANUARY 2023
Job Description
Under the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) supervision of the District Manager:
- Responsible for determining and implementing the district fire management works program in accordance with departmental policy and statutory requirements, coordinating fire resources, and monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness of fire operations.
- Ensures that pre-planning preparedness levels and standards for bushfire response are met.
- Carries out allocated roles in the district incident management structure.
- Provides advice to and assists the Regional Leader, Fire Management.
- Carries out liaison with stakeholders associated with fire management programs and represents the District Manager at meetings associated with fire management activities.
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total. * Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) competence and experience in the management of fire related activities, including use of prescribed fire to protect, promote and achieve conservation of biodiversity and natural values, protection of community assets and to provide for regeneration.
- Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) experience in liaising at a senior level with external organisations including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders and community interest groups, including an ability to work (Level 5) or experience working (Level 6) appropriately with the media.
- Demonstrated (Level 5) or considerable (Level 6) experience, knowledge and skills in leadership and management of work teams, including planning and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting goals, and controlling and reviewing progress.
- Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) experience in the management of training and staff development, and safety and welfare matters relevant to fire management.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to attached Job Description below. The documents attached 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 or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Mr Tony Mennen on 9735 1988, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
A covering letter.
A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
A current resume.
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions 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 can contact the Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
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.
