An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the Shires of Bruce Rock, Merredin and Narembeen in conjunction with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to become an integral part of our organisations and communities.

The successful application will be employed by the Shire of Bruce Rock as the Host Local Government under a shared services agreement with the Shires of Merredin and Narembeen, supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

This position reports administratively to the Chief Executive Officer of the Host Shire, with strategic oversight provided by the participating Chief Executive Officers through the shared services governance arrangements.
This role requires a high level of communication and interpersonal skills as well as a well-developed leadership, management and administrative ability. Proven experience in and knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, in particular Bush Fire Brigades and Local Government would be advantageous.

You will primarily manage the delivery and implementation of preparedness, prevention, response and recovery services, for bush fire, in the Shires of Bruce Rock, Merredin and Narembeen. You will develop and maintain effective partnerships that adopt a best practice approach to emergency management delivery between the Shires, DFES, Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades and the community.





A recognised and current qualification in Training and Assessment and an accreditation as a Level 1 Incident Controller – Bushfire Hazard would be highly regarded.

A valuable knowledge of fire mitigation, an ability to develop fire management planning processes and undertake prescribed burning would need to be demonstrated for this role.

This position will have an operational component in emergency response and as such, will be required to work regularly on weekends and evenings outside normal business hours, as well as participating in an on call roster.

Please apply by sending your resume, complete with the name and contact details of two (2) Referees and a Cover Letter that addresses the selection criteria, marked attention to Chief Executive Officer at *********@brucerock.wa.gov.au or by post to 54 Johnson Street Bruce Rock WA 6418 by 4:00pm Wednesday, 5th August 2026.

If you have any queries or would like more information about this position, please contact Mark Furr on 08 9061 1***.

A Position Description can be obtained via the Shire of Bruce Rock’s website at www.brucerock.wa.gov.au, by contacting the Shire Administration Centre on 08 9061 13***or email *********@brucerock.wa.gov.au.

The Shires values diversity in their workforce and encourages applications from all age groups and cultural backgrounds.

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