Fire Operations Officer

Overview

This is a permanent, full‑time position based in Manjimup or Pemberton in the Warren Region. The region includes D’Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks, Walpole Wilderness area, Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park, and significant areas of state forest.

The landscape features coastal heath, tall karri forests, open jarrah and wandoo woodlands, remnant tingle forest, wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers.

Key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.

Responsibilities

Plan, organise, train and implement fire management programs and operations, including prescribed burning and bushfire preparedness, within the Donnelly district.
Participate actively in departmental prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
Monitor and manage the District GIS database.
Liaise with community, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.

Undertake projects as directed by the District Fire Coordinator and District Manager.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated operational experience in the management of fire‑related activities, including fire suppression procedures, liaison with other firefighting and emergency organisations, planning and implementing prescribed burning programmes.

Evidence of well‑developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and experience in leading and managing teams, including preparing and implementing works programmes, scheduling work, setting goals, controlling and reviewing progress, and managing volunteers and contractors.

Experience in using fire management as a land management tool to achieve biodiversity conservation, and park and forest management outcomes.

Evidence of ability to use computer software (including GPS, GIS and software such as Arc View or equivalent)



for data management and report writing and applying financial management skills to budget preparation and expenditure control and monitoring.

Eligibility

Australian, New Zealand, Australian permanent residency, or a valid working visa.
Current (issue date not older than 6 months) satisfactory National Police Check.

Current Western Australian "C" class driver’s licence.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements.
12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
Four weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
Three days additional public sector holidays each year.
Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
A confidential employee assistant programme (EAP) providing psychology and counselling services.
An annual National Park Entry Pass.

Well‑established learning and development programmes.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online.
Provide a covering letter, a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than four pages), current CV, and details of two referees (one recent or current manager or supervisor).

Documents should be saved in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format.

Substantive Equality Statement
DBCA is an Equal Chance Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA at .

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12‑month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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📌 Fire Operations Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Perth