Description:
Bushfire Operations Officer
Salary $88,557.35 to $102,727.05 p/a + super
Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
About the role
As a Bushfire Operations Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procedures to enhance bushfire risk management programs in alignment with the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Risk Management Plan. Your duties will include:
Contributing to the review and enhancement of the Bushfire Risk Management Plan
Representing the Council on various committees and working groups
Providing training on bushfire planning and management
Preparing environmental impact assessments and burn plans
Liaising with community stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Participte in Bushfire Hazard Reduction activites
Qualifications, skills & experience
We are seeking candidates with:
Diploma in Environmental or Bushfire Management
Certifications in Public Safety, burn plan development, and chainsaw operation
Extensive experience in bushfire firefighting and hazard reduction burning
Proficiency in GIS software, MS Office suite and the NSW Rural Fire Service Guardian application.
Current Class C Driver’s licence
If you are a proactive team player with a passion for environmental conservation and bushfire management, we want to hear from you.
Benefits
35 hours per week with access to flexi time
Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
Great networking opportunity with NSW RFS, NPWS and other Councils
Supportive team environment
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more? Contact Travis Roberts on 9424 0401
Closes: 11:30pm, Tuesday 9 April 2024
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
27 Mar 2024;
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