Position No: DBCA3182440

Salary/Level: Level 4, $99,134 - $104,044 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full time

Location: Kensington or Bunbury, Western Australia

Under the general direction of the Senior Fire Planning Officer, this position:

- Contributes to the review, evaluation and continuous improvement of the department’s bushfire risk management framework, regional fuel management plans and associated doctrine, systems and practices to support effective fire management planning and delivery, in collaboration with regions, districts and other specialist areas.
- Provides advice and liaises with regional, district and branch staff with respect to implementation of the Bushfire Risk Management Framework and Regional Fuel Management Plans.
- Participates in the department’s response on fire planning-related matters and assists in inter-agency liaison as required.
- Undertakes fire behaviour analysis within the department.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

- A written response addressing the five (5) requested criteria below (in no more than four (4) pages).
- A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in natural area fire management and the development of operational and/or strategic plans for bushfire risk mitigation, and in applying legislation, guidelines,



policies and procedures to fire management issues
2. Evidence of well- developed interpersonal and oral communication skills and experience in effective liaison and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to apply conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to complex and detailed fire management issues
3. Evidence of well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to use computer software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to prepare reports and make effective presentations.
4. Demonstrated understanding and application of risk management principles in natural area settings with a preference for fire management, including the ability to analyse information, evaluate outcomes and contribute to evidence-based recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Experience in using software products to undertake GIS analysis and mapping (such as QGIS or similar) (Desirable).

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Katie MacWilliams on 0427 255 ***.

Closing date: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.

📌 Fire Planning Officer (Kensington)
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions WA
📍 Kensington