Company Description

Bushfire Prone Planning is Western Australia's largest bushfire risk consulting company, working across both WA and QLD. Since 2013, we have built an outstanding reputation and earned industry recognition for delivering high-quality bushfire planning and risk management services. Our team of qualified consultants brings extensive experience across multiple disciplines, providing practical and effective solutions for projects of all sizes and complexities.

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As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic Bushfire Consultant to join our team based in Guildford.

This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate looking to build a rewarding career in bushfire planning and risk management. However, we welcome applications from candidates at all experience levels. Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring will be provided, remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and we offer flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home, to support a healthy work-life balance.

We're looking for someone who is motivated, eager to learn, shows initiative, and shares our passion for helping create safer communities. While prior bushfire experience is beneficial, it is not essential - we value attitude and a willingness to learn just as much as experience.

Role Description

This is a full-time position based in Guildford, Western Australia.

As a Bushfire Consultant, you will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating effective bushfire risk management strategies across a broad range of industries, land uses and developments. You will work closely with clients, local governments and government agencies to provide practical advice that meets legislative requirements and industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake bushfire site assessments.
• Prepare Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments.
• Prepare Bushfire Management Plans (BMPs).
• Prepare Bushfire Emergency Plans.
• Prepare Bushfire Risk Assessments.
• Liaise with clients, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Research and interpret relevant legislation, planning policies, standards and guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Fire Engineering, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Planning or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A positive attitude, initiative and a genuine willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Knowledge of bushfire planning, bushfire behaviour or bushfire management.
• Experience preparing bushfire reports or risk assessments.
• Familiarity with Western Australian bushfire legislation, standards and planning requirements.
• GIS experience.
• Understanding of bushfire operations or firefighting.
• BPAD Accreditation.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentoring.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home opportunities.
• Career development within a highly specialised and growing industry.
• Exposure to a diverse range of interesting projects across Western Australia.
• A supportive, collaborative and experienced team environment.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're passionate about making communities safer and want to build a rewarding career with Western Australia's leading bushfire consulting firm, we'd encourage you to apply.