Fire Management Services Australia Vacancies, june 2023

Fire Management Services Australia Vacancies; Entire Fire Management are Perth Bushfire Consultants with one priority–reducing the risks and effects of bushfires in Western Australia. We give personalised bushfire management advice, and with our expert mitigation services, we offer cost-effective solutions. With over 50 years of experience, we’re experts in bushfire behaviour–so, when it comes to bushfire risk management, we’ve got you covered.

Co-founder, Gavin Fancote is a prominent figure in Western Australian bushfire management services. With over 20 years’ experience, he comes from a family line of firefighters, and worked for many years as the Fire Control Officer and Deputy Chief for the City of Armadale.

After witnessing the devastating effects of the 2011 Roleystone/Kelmscott bushfires, firsthand, he was appointed as an expert bushfire consultant to Mick Keelty for the ‘Mick Keelty Report’.

He assisted in the development of a Business Plan to assist communities in mitigating the risks of bushfires throughout Western Australia. Founded in 2013, Entire Fire Management were one of the first bushfire management companies in Perth, and continue to be at the forefront of mitigation, advice and education strategies in Western Australia.

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Job Description

Under the direction of the District Fire Coordinator:

Prepares burn prescriptions and assists with prescribed burning operations.
Assists with district fire management activities and works as outlined in the parks and visitor services, conservation and sustainable forest management operation plans.
The position can operate across all the services within the district depending upon the development program engaged in and the operational needs of the district.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

Some knowledge (Level 1) and experience (Level 2) in working in natural land management or a closely related field or a related technical area, with a preference for some knowledge of fire management pertaining to biodiversity conservation.
Broad understanding of the issues involved in planning and implementing works programs.
Some proficiency in computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets and data processing with experience with GPS and GIS applications.

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 Stephen Mills on (08) 9776 1207, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

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 three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) 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 Employment and Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. 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.