Embracing rushing river ways, gnarled trees, rising mists and wild coast, Walpole is home to tingle forests, which occur nowhere else in the world, and a patchwork of heathlands and wetlands. The Valley of the Giants - Tree Top Walk is an international recognised nature-based tourism attraction.

Under the general direction of the District Fire Coordinator:

• Plans, organises and implements works programs and operations relating to fire management. 
• Undertakes a range of information gathering activities associated with threatened flora and fauna, and sensitive ecological communities, which better inform the preparation and delivery of fire management within Frankland District. 
• Undertakes an active role in departmental prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations. 
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of allocated works programs to agreed standards and timeframes. 
• Monitors and reports on operations. 
• Liaises with community, key stakeholders and community groups in a positive and informed manner.

Selection Criteria 

1. Demonstrated operational experience in monitoring of natural values (for example flora, fauna and sensitive ecosystems) in relation to fire management, including bushfire recovery and prescribed burning. 
2. Operational experience in the management of fire related activities for biodiversity, conservation and community asset protection purposes including bushfire suppression, incident management principles and practices and the planning and implementation of prescribed burning programs. 
3. Experience and skills in leading and managing teams, including implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting and reviewing goals and controlling and reviewing progress, including experience in managing volunteers and contractors. 
4. Evidence of well-developed written communication skills, including report writing as well as demonstrated experience in GIS, and electronic data management preferably related to fire management.