Location: Doncaster East

Department: Sustainable Future

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $78,393.00 - $78,393.00

Employment type: Fixed Term Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Temporary(fixed term) Full time until 18 December 2026

- Annualsalary $78,393.58 + 12% Superannuation
- Based in EastDoncaster, Victoria

Are you passionate aboutcommunity safety and ready to make a real impact? As an Assistant MunicipalFire Prevention Officer with Manningham Council, you’ll play a vital role inreducing bushfire risk and promoting fire safety across our municipality. Thisis your opportunity to work outdoors, engage directly with residents, andsupport the delivery of critical fire prevention programs. You’ll gain hands‑onexperience in inspections, compliance, and emergency management while usingmodern mobile platforms and working alongside a dedicated team. Whether you’re studying,starting your career or looking to grow your skills in local government, thisrole offers a meaningful pathway with training, support, and the chance to makea difference. If you’re organised, community-minded, and ready to step into arole that matters—this is the opportunity for you.

Be on the frontline of community safety
Play a hands‑on role in reducing bushfire risk and protecting lives andproperty across Manningham. Your work directly contributes to a safer, moreresilient community.

Use modern tools in the field
Leverage mobile platforms like ESRI Field Maps and TechnologyOne to conductinspections, collect data, and issue notices—combining tech with meaningfulfieldwork.

Build versatile skills for a public sector career
Develop highly transferable capabilities in compliance, stakeholder engagement,data management, and customer service—skills that open doors across localgovernment and beyond.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres,



it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employmentopportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positiveand friendly working workplace, and we offer our employees a range ofbenefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for careerdevelopment, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation tobest support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a newgame changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shapepositive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunityto take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within aculture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

Supportthe delivery of fire prevention programs that protect lives and property acrossManningham. This hands‑on role involves conducting inspections, engaging withthe community, and helping ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

Skills and experience

- Strong communication skills – Ability toengage effectively with property owners, contractors, and Council staff, bothverbally and in writing.
- Problem-solving and decision-making – Usetechnical knowledge and discretion to assess fire hazards and recommendappropriate actions.
- Organisational and time management – Plantasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines consistently.
- Technical proficiency – Comfortable usingmobile data collection platforms such as ESRI Field Maps and TechnologyOne,with training provided.
- Teamwork and adaptability – Workcollaboratively within a team and respond flexibly to changing operationalneeds.
- Relevant qualifications or experience –Completion or ongoing study in a related field, or demonstrated skills alignedwith fire prevention and inspection duties.

Position Description can be viewed below or isavailable on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section: Job Vacancies

Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:00pm

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