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