The Warren Region is home to the well-known D’Entrecasteaux and Walpole Nornalup national parks as well as the recently created Walpole Wilderness area and Walpole Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. Many other parks and reserves as well as significant areas of State forest make up the majority of the land that we manage. The landscape of the region include a diversity of coastal heath, tall karri forests to open jarrah and wandoo woodlands to the remnant Tingle forest. The region has wetlands of international and national significance, pristine estuaries and wild rivers.

Our key service deliverables are nature conservation, parks and visitor services, sustainable forest management, and fire management.

We currently have an opportunity for a District Fire Coordinator to join our team.

Under the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) supervision of the District Manager, this position:

• Is responsible for determining and implementing the district fire management works program in accordance with departmental policy and statutory requirements, coordinating fire resources, and monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness of fire operations. 
• Ensures that pre-planning preparedness levels and standards for bushfire response are met. 
• Carries out allocated roles in the district incident management structure.
• Provides advice to and assists the Regional Leader, Fire Management. 
• Carries out liaison with stakeholders associated with fire management programs and represents the District Manager at meetings associated with fire management activities.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.