Vegetation Management Support Officer

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About the Role:

The CFA Vegetation Management program aims to reduce the risk and severity of bushfires through fuel management and building capacity and capability of volunteers, staff and the community. As the Vegetation Management Support Officer located in District 2 Kangaroo Flat you will take responsibility for the following;

• Support the District Vegetation Management Officer (VMO) to achieve CFA's fuel management objectives by facilitating resourcing to planned burns through pre-planning, following agreed procedures for requesting of resources, accurate communication of information and problem solving.
• Liaise with CFA operational staff, brigades and Vegetation Management teams on Fuel Management activities.
• Liaise with FFMVic to facilitate resourcing to planned burns to achieve mutual goals through pre- planning, accurate communication of information and maintaining expectations of both agencies.
• Support training requirements for fuel management by liaising with CFA members and FFMVic, including by the collection of field evidence.
• Advocate for CFA participation in cross tenure, strategic roadside and community led planned burning with an emphasis on a risk-based, tenure blind approach.
• Assist in the collection and maintenance of reporting information for fuel management and other treatment works within the district.
• Assist with other relevant and appropriate reporting tasks as required by the Vegetation Management Coordinator or Manager Community Safety.

About You:

• A sound understanding of Fuel Management and Planned Burning, including resource requirements, and the ability to plan and coordinate the movement of resources on time to correct destination
• Knowledge of CFA District Brigade networks, membership, and travel times.
• Ability to compile information required for the development of Treatment Plans and assist the District Vegetation Management Officer in the performance of their duties.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to show strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills, and ability to forge and maintain productive inter-agency relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and the ability to maintain database programs.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

Your Application

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Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 27th March 2024

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