LRM Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced and qualified bushfire management professional to undertake the role of Regional Coordinator, leading private sector bushfire and land management operations in Central Queensland.
This hands-on leadership role combines operational coordination, project management, stakeholder engagement, and field-based bushfire management where you’ll facilitate an annual prescribed burn program. You'll manage a capable team of private sector bushfire management professionals, resources, stakeholder liaison, prescribed burn planning and implementation together with bushfire response and reporting.
Supported by a dedicated operations and logistics team, you’ll find this role challenging and highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordination of an annual prescribed burn operations and land management program.
- Undertake all aspects of Incident Controller responsibilities for prescribed burn operations and bushfire response.
- Plan and allocate personnel, equipment and resources.
- Manage stakeholder and client communications.
- Prepare burn implementation plans, reports and operational documentation.
- Monitor project performance and regional KPI’s.
- Support training, workforce development and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
You will have
- Strong experience in operational bushfire management including prescribed burning and bushfire response.
- Strong leadership and project coordination skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- A commitment to the team,
stakeholder engagement and building strong working relationships.
- Experience preparing operational burn implementation plans and reports.
- An unwavering commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Industry specific, nationally accredited qualifications including but not limited to a Certificate IV in Public Safety (Firefighting Supervision) and all pre-requisites to meet LRM’s Bushfire Industry Compliance Training and Competency Framework.
- An ongoing interest in working in remote locations noting that this role will include a large amount of travel and working away from home with the majority of operations facilitated in Central Queensland where your accommodation and meals are provided.
- A high level of physical fitness noting that you will be required to pass a Physical Aptitude Test annually.
- The ability to pass a National Police Check.
Desirable Qualifications
- Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management).
- Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management.
- Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety.
- Working knowledge of Arc GIS.
- HR Drivers Licence and relevant industry licences/certifications.
Why Join LRM?
- Work on diverse projects across Australia.
- Lead experienced and passionate operational bushfire management teams.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Be part of a company built on Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Quality & Excellence with a solid team-based culture.
- Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.
Apply now and help deliver safer landscapes and high-quality fire management outcomes across Australia.
📌 Regional Coordinator – Bushfire Operations (Brisbane City)
🏢 LRM Fire u0026 Rescue
📍 Brisbane City
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