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As part of the Planning team of the Fire Management Unit (FMU) for PCS the successful applicant will:
- Support the development and delivery of the EPSDD Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP).
- Undertake data uplift, transformation, streamlined workflows and deployment using ArcGIS and other data science tools, such as FME and Python to support FMU and PCS business activities.
- Develop, operationalise and maintain fire management related databases and critical information systems, including resource information and allocation, communication, spatial (GIS), fire modelling, weather and IT systems.
- Build and maintain web-based dashboards and applications to inform FMU planning and operational objectives, including conveying complex scientific data and statistics, and design and support of field data capture apps using Survey123 and Field Maps.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Support Assistant Director – Fire Planning (Systems) and Director – Fire Planning as required.
- Contribute to workplace diversity, industrial democracy, occupational health and safety and staff development and training.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Tertiary qualifications (Diploma/ Degree etc) in Environmental Science, Natural resource Management, GIS and Remote sensing or similar relevant field and/or extensive experience in fire, land and systems management.
- Possess a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People accreditation within 6 weeks of starting the position
- Possess and maintain a current drivers licence
Highly Desirable:
- Experience and qualifications in an AIIMS (Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System) role.
- A current First Aid Certificate.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 13 September 2024 with the possibility of extension. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages, addressing the selection criteria, along with your current Curriculum Vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 13 September 2024 with the possibility of extension.
