Job opportunity

PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
R2020/080

As part of our strategy to increase the diversity of our workforce, Aboriginal Australian people are strongly encouraged to apply for this job and applications will be primarily considered in accordance with Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Job Description
The Area Officer South position is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the area’s human, physical, financial and information resources to achieve the prevention, preparedness, response and recovery outcomes as required by DFES.

The successful applicant will be required to have the following skills/attributes.

Essential Pre-Requisites

1. Station Officer, CESM or equivalent
2. Accredited Level 1 Incident Controller or Endorsed DFES Level 1 Incident Controller in hazards relevant to fire.

Essential Criteria

1. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage personnel.
2. Demonstrated competence in fire and emergency related incident management and planning.
3. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to provide sound advice, in relation to legislative, financial, policy and operational requirements.
4. Broad experience and knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, with specific experience in rural fire capability.
5. Demonstrated training and assessment skills.

Desirable Criteria

1. Other qualifications, training or endorsement such as Operations, Planning Officer.
2. Ability to develop, implement and coordinate mitigation activities such as prescribed burning.

Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Simply select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.

To apply for this position please attach:

1. A maximum of three (3) pages addressing the essential pre-requisites, essential criteria and desirable criteria as listed above;
2. A recent copy of your current CV (Maximum 6 pages); and
3. The names of two referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

Note:

• Please do not leave your application until the last moment as lodgement is system generated and any submission on or after 16:00 (WST) will be rejected. 
• Applications will be shortlisted and interviews with a panel may be considered if required
• Referees may be contacted at any stage during the process etc.
• Any contact with DFES during the selection process may form part of the applicant assessment.

For further information about the position contact District Officer Nathan Hall on 0408 616 433 or via email on Nathan.Hall@dfes.wa.gov.au

Eligibility to Apply:

• You must be an Australian Citizen or hold permanent residency.
• A condition of employment for new employees of DFES is that a current National Police Certificate (less than 3 months old) is provided prior to commencement.

About Us
As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

Our volunteers are the biggest workforce of our organisation and play an important role in keeping our community safe. DFES recognises the critical role our volunteers play and the positive impact they make to the community. Supported by this extensive network of volunteers and career workers, DFES works together with the community and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a diverse range of emergencies.

About Manjimup
Manjimup is just 296km from Perth, in the beautiful south west corner of Western Australia - a land of tall timbers, abundant fresh water, rich soils and undulating scenery. Manjimup has a population of around 5,000 and is the regional centre for the Warren and Blackwood Valleys, providing all the facilities you would expect, including an airport. The horticultural industry continues to evolve with new pursuits including avocado farming, growing green tea, and the rare gourmet black truffle. You can pick up the freshest of produce at the farm gate including apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, kiwi fruit, chestnuts, hazelnuts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, onions and corn. Each year Manjimup hosts the Cherry Harmony Festival and home to the award winning The Wine and Truffle Co. Travelling to Manjimup Distance from Perth: 296km Transport Mode: Train to Bunbury then coach to Manjimup.

This selection process may be used to fill other similar temporary and permanent positions that arise in DFES within 6 months from the conclusion of the recruitment process. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may still be considered for those roles.

DFES is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages Aboriginal people, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply.