Bushfire Mitigation Officer - Clarence City Council - Tasmania

An exciting opportunity to make a difference in bushfire safety and environmental protection.

City of Clarence, in Tasmania - are seeking a proactive Bushfire Mitigation Officer to help manage and reduce bushfire risks across our beautiful region. In this role, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to develop and implement strategies that safeguard our community and natural assets, ensuring a safer, more resilient future for all.

Benefits To You:

• Fabulous lifestyle location, work life balance!
• Permanent F/T role
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• Competitive salary + superannuation (12.5% Super)
• Commuter vehicle use
• Relocation allowance
• 20 days annual leave per year + opportunity to purchase additional leave
• 12 days of personal leave per year
• Salary continuance insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives

About Clarence City Council, Tasmania:

The Clarence City region is one of the fastest growing areas in Southern Tasmania with the largest population in Greater Hobart, offering an unparalleled lifestyle blend of regional living with metropolitan conveniences. The region features an extensive natural coastline, pristine bushland, and a thriving business and sports sector across diverse industries, making for vibrant and sustainable communities.

The Role:

As the Bushfire Mitigation Officer, reporting directly to the Team Leader Environment and Biodiversity; you would work alongside a dedicated team to develop and implement strategies that safeguard our community and natural assets, building a safer, more resilient future for Clarence.

Key Areas of Responsibility include:

• Lead and implement the Clarence Bushfire Mitigation Framework, including the Bushfire Policy, Bushfire Mitigation Strategy and reserve bushfire mitigation plans.
• Work with internal teams and stakeholders to identify and reduce bushfire risks on council-managed land.
• Develop and manage bushfire mitigation actions, including burn plans and hazard management area maintenance.
• Build relationships with key partners like the Tasmanian Fire Service, Parks and Wildlife, and neighbouring councils.
• Monitor and report on bushfire mitigation actions and funding opportunities.
• Help engage the community and share information on bushfire safety and planning.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A solid understanding of bushfire risk management and related legislation.
• Experience in developing and implementing bushfire mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and work well within a team.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for reporting and analysis.

Also required are qualifications in natural resource management, fire management, environmental science, or related fields, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Apply Now: If you're passionate about bushfire mitigation, this is a great opportunity to drive strategic initiatives that enhance community safety and resilience.

To apply, please visit the McArthur website at www.mcarthur.com.au and reference job number J7095 in the Job Search Bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Danielle Jupp or Fiona Bain on (03) 9828 6565.

Applications close on: Tuesday 22nd April 2025.