The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.

Under the general direction of the District Fire Coordinator, this position is

• Responsible for planning, organising, training and implementing programs and operations relating to fire management, (including prescribed burning and bushfire preparedness) within the Donnelly district.
• Undertakes an active role in departmental prescribed burning and bushfire suppression operations.
• Monitors and manages District GIS database.
• Liaises with community, key stakeholders, and community groups in a positive and informed manner.
• Undertakes projects as required by District Fire Coordinator and District Manager.

Selection Criteria 

1. Demonstrated operational experience in the management of fire related activities, including fire suppression procedures, liaison with other firefighting and emergency organisations, planning and implementing prescribed burning programs. 
2. Evidence of well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and experience in leading and managing teams, including preparing and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting goals, controlling and reviewing progress, and managing volunteers and contractors. 
3. Experience in using fire management as a land management tool to achieve biodiversity conservation, and park and forest management outcomes. 
4. Evidence of ability to use computer software (including GPS, GIS and software such as ArcView or equivalent) for data management and report writing and applying financial management skills to budget preparation and expenditure control and monitoring.