Maximum Term Role – 18 months Full-time (average of 38 hours per week) Location The Kimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful area in the northeast of Western Australia, known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour and outback adventures. It is a unique part of Australia, diverse in many ways, with a mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.
This position is fully funded by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), based in the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, providing services to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley, Shire of Derby West Kimberley, Shire of Halls Creek, and the Shire of Broome.
The Opportunity We are looking for a Bushfire Risk Planning Coordinator to develop and implement local government (LG) Bushfire Risk Management (BRM) Plans. In this position, you will work closely with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritise mitigation activities within designated LG, ensuring treatment plans are effectively planned, delivered, and evaluated. Your responsibilities will include:
Facilitate the management of bushfire risk to the community, assets, and infrastructure by developing a Bushfire Risk Management (BRM) Plan in collaboration with DFES regional officers; Prepare, submit, and manage Mitigation Activity Fund Grants Program applications to support the provision of funds required to implement LG treatment programs; Manage contractors to ensure the agreed mitigation works are performed on time, within budget, and to the required standards; Perform risk re-assessments following the completion of treatment activities and ensure risk assessments have been completed using the current BRM methodology; Inform relevant stakeholders of the status of treatment activities and escalate to DFES all risks and issues that may prevent the successful completion of mitigation works; Provide BRM training, where appropriate, to LG staff and volunteers; Present relevant LG mitigation programs at the Bush Fire Advisory Committee. An unrestricted WA Manual "C" Class Driver's Licence and current First Aid or Advanced First Aid qualification are essential for this role.
You will also need experience and knowledge of emergency management and bushfire risk management, a clear understanding of and experience in applying bushfire mitigation strategies, well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in the application of risk management principles, and well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
This position has a competitive salary, and you may enjoy a range of benefits including:
6 weeks annual leave 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3% Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses 10 public holidays and 2 additional Local Government Days per year Flexible working arrangements Corporate uniforms provided Opportunities for professional development A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs, and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services We are offering a remuneration package inclusive of allowances and Superannuation up to $111,000 (dependent on skills and experience) per annum for this role.
APPLY NOW! If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives, and inspires others, please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of this page or contact Michelle Marchese, our Senior Human Resources Business Partner on 08 9168 4170 for further information.
Your application should include a covering letter briefly outlining your interest in the position and your ability to meet the criteria, a two (2) page statement specifically addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 4 and 5, your current resume, and any other required documentation. Successful applicants will be required to provide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within six months).
Your application must be received before 11.45PM, Sunday 17 November 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and all age groups to apply. However, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to the interview stage of the recruitment process. Attachments: 4301 - Position Description - Bushfire Risk Planning Coordinator - October 2024.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr