We want to develop you into a leader in fire management!
Appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 18 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL BE OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT POOL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 29 JANUARY 2018
The Fire Management Development Program (FMDP) is a special development program where fire competencies, knowledge and experience are acquired across all aspects of fire management in a broad range of physical settings across the state.
Appointees will be allocated to a district, branch or region within the Regional and Fire Management Services Division across the state and will be required to relocated to other branches, regions and districts in order to acquire the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies required of the program. Transfers will occur every 2-3 years, at the Department's determination, with consideration given to personal requirements and career development.
Job Description
Assistant Fire Operations Officer - Level 1/2
Under immediate direction:
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Participates in the Fire Management Development Program (FMDP).
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Assists with the delivery of fire management programs within a region or district.
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Liaises with district and regional personnel as appropriate to organise and implement allocated works programs.
Fire Operations Officer - Level 3
Under direction:
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Participates in the Fire Management Development Program (FMDP).
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Assists in the management of work teams, and the organisation of allocated fire management works programs.
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Liaises with regional, district and Fire Management Services Branch personnel to assist in preparing and planning works programs within agreed timeframes. The position holder also liaises with stakeholders associated with fire management programs.
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Responsible for preparing records on achievements in fire management program as per Fire Management Services Branch reporting requirements.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria, including where possible the desirable criterion. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
Please clearly identify the position you are applying for (Assistant Fire Operations Officer or Fire Operations Officer) and address the relevant criteria in your application.
Assistant Fire Operations Officer - Level 1/2
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Willingness and ability to participate in a development program that involves living, moving and working around the state in order to acquire the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies required of the program.
(This criterion is critical and has a high priority ranking for the role, applicants who are not willing and able to move and work around the state will not be selected.)
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Some knowledge (Level 1) and experience (Level 2) in working in natural land management or a closely related field or a related technical area.
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Broad understanding of the issues involved in planning and implementing works programs.
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Some knowledge of the principles involved in managing fire in the landscape. (Desirable)
Fire Operations Officer - Level 3
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Willingness and ability to participate in a development program that involves living, moving and working around the state in order to acquire the skills, knowledge, experience and competencies required of the program.
(This criterion is critical and has a high priority ranking for the role, applicants who are not willing and able to move and work around the state will not be selected.)
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Some skills and experience in the management of fire related activities including fire suppression response, planning and implementing prescribed burning programs and liaison with other fire-fighting and emergency management organisations.
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Some skills and experience in leading and managing teams, including preparing and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting goals and monitoring and reviewing progress. Ability to manage other staff, volunteers and contractors.
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Knowledge in using fire management as a land management tool to reduce bushfire-related risk, achieve biodiversity and cultural conservation, and park and forest management outcomes.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Descriptions below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Ms Meg Porter on (08) 9219 9231, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.