Group and Team: Fire and Biodiversity, Open Space

Location: Council Centre

Employment status: Temporary (2 years) Full-time

Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3

Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation About the role The Bushfire Mitigation Officer is a newly established 2 year position responsible for supporting the delivery of the City’s bushfire resilience and preparedness initiatives, with a primary focus on the RACT Bushfire Resilience Pilot Project and implementation of the Bushfire Management Strategy 2022. Working closely with residents, emergency services, contractors, and internal stakeholders, this role will coordinate property-level bushfire assessments, community engagement activities, fire hazard abatement programs, and vegetation and verge management works. The position will play a key role in improving community preparedness, reducing bushfire risk, and strengthening the City’s capacity to deliver effective bushfire mitigation outcomes.

The role is also responsible for monitoring project progress, maintaining accurate records, and providing reporting and evaluation to support continuous improvement and future resilience initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating safer, more resilient communities. The successful candidate will be a proactive and community-focused professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating practical outcomes, and contributing to safer, more resilient communities.





Key Capabilities - bushfire mitigation and land management knowledge - strong communication and stakeholder engagement - project coordination and organisation - analytical and problem solving ability Benefits We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Employment Conditions

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, Criminal History Check, and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing. The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Secure Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities.

Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well‑being of children and young people in our community.

EEO Statement The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

Application Deadline

Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 28 July 2026.

📌 Bushfire Mitigation Officer (Hobart)
🏢 Hobart City Council
📍 Hobart