Bushfire Consultant
The Opportunity :
We are searching for a bushfire consultant to join our growing and talented bushfire planning team. The role is focused on projects within the Greater Sydney region (Newcastle – Wollongong – Blue Mountains).
If you have experience in bushfire consulting, bushfire management, environmental planning, or as a town planner or environmental consultant, we would love to hear from you.
We strive to integrate the latest bushfire science into our bushfire assessments, bushfire management plans and other services, contributing to land management, development, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects. This means we work on interesting projects, applying new/emerging tools and techniques, whilst delivering robust outcomes for our clients.
You will have the opportunity to work with leading industry experts in bushfire management and planning, within a strong and collaborative team. We will support you to further develop your skill set and provide you with opportunities to broaden your expertise, while being supported by a team of approachable experts.
The role will include fieldwork, problem solving, communication with project stakeholders, report writing, and tender preparation as well as other tasks depending on your skills and experience. You will work on a diverse range of projects for a variety of government and private clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting the planning of structure plans and subdivisions, major tourist developments, and other special fire purpose protection facilities. Contributing to and preparing Bushfire Protection Assessment Reports, Bushfire Management Plans, Hazard Reduction Plans, Bushfire Emergency Evacuation Plans. Coordinating and auditing bushfire hazard reduction works and assisting with improving the protection for 'high risk' land uses and sites. About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a passion for creating safer and resilient communities in NSW and beyond as regions grow in population, and as we confront the challenges of sustainability and climate change adaptation.
You are a self-starter with a strong client focus and a knack for building and maintaining credible working relationships. Applicants with a planning degree and experience will be highly regarded.
Key Competencies:
A degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, or Building. Accredited Bushfire Practitioner or completion of required Graduate Diploma in bushfire studies and experience to enable progress to this accreditation with 6-12 months. Excellent knowledge of relevant NSW bushfire planning legislation and guidelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated high standard of report writing ability. Prior experience in the building construction industry and in preparing compliance certificates. A demonstrated ability to accurately interpret legislation applicable to NSW planning, building or environmental frameworks. Ability to undertake site surveys to classify vegetation to structural form. High level competencies with the MS Office suite. Technical understanding of bushfire science, bushfire risk assessment and mitigation. Excellent organisational skills in order to plan and manage projects. Highly Desirable:
FPAA Accredited BPAD Level 2 and 3. Prior experience in an operational fire role. Experience in ESRI ArcGIS suite mapping. Prior experience in ecology. A current White Card and Senior First Aid Certificate. Previous consulting and project management experience. What Can We Offer the Ideal Candidate?
We focus on developing professional careers through ongoing career development and generous opportunities for training and industry group involvement. We provide staff with a career pathway from Graduate through to Principal Environmental Consultant.
Benefits:
VPN network to work from home as required. Work phone with internet data package. Access to company vehicles for field work. Flexible working arrangements. An inclusive and safe work environment. An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, bushfire, and environmental science. How to Apply:
Please submit your application by filling out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Robertson on 02 4340 5331.
This role is only available to people with work rights in Australia.
No Agencies Please.
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