The position will support the Directorate in strategically managing the risk from fire to life property and the environment as well as promoting the application of fire in the delivery of environmental and cultural programs across 70% of the ACT.  The position will work under limited direction and collaborate with colleagues across all areas of the Directorate and government to meet agreed objectives.

In the context of a changing climate, the position will be responsible for collaboratively leading the delivery of: 

• the Regional Fire Management Plan (RFMP);
• a yearly EPSDD Bush Fire Operational Plan (BOP) involving programming, delivery, auditing and reporting on outcomes;
• the ongoing annual maintenance and upgrade program for the 3,500 kilometres of roads within the PCS estate;
• substantial input to the development of the ESA-led Strategic Bushfire Management Plan version 5; and
• a cultural burning program and facilitate cross-cultural knowledge sharing with a broad range of knowledge stakeholders.

In addition, the position will:

• lead and manage the operations of the Fire Management Section delivering programs and projects to time and budget;
• lead and motivate staff and develop and implement programs associated with workplace diversity, Industrial democracy, workplace health and safety and staff development and training;
• provide evidence based, high level and strategic advice and support to Executives and Ministers;
• establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with key external bodies, including other ACT Government agencies, stakeholders, commercial enterprises and interstate counterparts;
• at times, work within an Activity Based Working Environment;
• understand and work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and ACTPS values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, and model behaviour consistent with the ACTPS Respect Equity and Diversity framework; and
• ensure the agency is effectively represented at the national and international level on all fire management related issues including the agencies national and international assistance and involvement in fire suppression.

This position is classified as a “Fire Trained Employee” under the ACT Public Sector Technical and Other Professional Enterprise Agreement 2021-22. As such the position will be required to undertake high level senior incident management duties within an Incident Management Team, as well as participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree level qualifications and extensive experience in, natural resource management or equivalent with a particular focus on fire management.
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain, nationally recognised qualifications in a senior incident management role under the Australian Inter-Agency Incident Management system (AIIMS).

Mandatory Requirements:

You will be required to:

• undertake bushfire related activities, including bushfire suppression.
• work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts on an “as needs” basis;
• wear a uniform;
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).
• possess and maintain a current Driver’s Licence; and
• be able to meet the appropriate firefighting fitness standards to at least the moderate level of the national firefighting task-based assessment (assessed annually).

Desirable

• A current First Aid Certificate.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.