Clarence City Council, in Southern Tasmania, is transforming with our community and our workforce is growing and evolving. We’re seeking a capable and enthusiastic Bushfire Mitigation Planning Officer to develop, coordinate and implement the Clarence Bushfire Mitigation Framework, including the Bushfire Policy, Bushfire Mitigation Strategy, and the reserve Bushfire Mitigation Plans to effectively manage bushfire risk in Clarence.

Reporting to the Team Leader Environment and Biodiversity, this exciting and dynamic role offers a fantastic variety of field and office-based work, liaising closely with relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritise mitigation activities within designated Clarence Council reserves, while complying with relevant legislation including the Fire Service Act 1979.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree/Diploma in Natural Resource Management, Bushfire Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related field, or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management and bushfire risk management, including an understanding of the role of landholders and agencies in the management of bushfire risk.
• Capability to undertake bushfire hazard, risk and treatment assessments.
• Demonstrated practical experience in developing strategic plans for the implementation of a range of bushfire hazard reduction and land management activities to achieve prescribed outcomes in a timely manner and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience in applying bushfire mitigation strategies that sustain the natural environment by maintaining conservation values and biodiversity.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The role is ongoing and full-time. A base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be negotiated (dependent on skills and experience) with the preferred candidate + 12.5% superannuation and a 19-day month.

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern.  For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace.  Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.