Planning And Assessment Officer - Bushfire Risk Unit

Period of AppointmentStarting ASAP until 30 June 2025.Hours per fortnight73.5 - talk to us about how this might work for you.DutiesImprove Bushfire Risk management within the built environment through the provision of strategic planning, development control, risk mitigation and preparedness strategies; and provide specialist support to a range of stakeholders.Essential RequirementsPre-Employment ChecksThe Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Appropriate qualifications in emergency management and response.
• A current car drivers' licence.

Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsHow to ApplyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2081.Further InformationFor further information on this position, please contact Tom O'Connor, Senior Planning and Assessment Officer on 0438 101 367.