COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGER (CESM)

Your New Role

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact across three supportive Wheatbelt communities in regional Western Australia. Based in Narrogin, the CESM will work three days per week with the Shire of Narrogin, and one day each with the Shires of Cuballing and West Arthur.

This joint position, supported under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), plays a vital role in bushfire preparedness, community safety programs, volunteer brigade operations, training, and emergency response and recovery efforts across the region.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful applicant will have:

· Possession of recognised qualification in Training and Assessment.

· Accredited Level 1 Incident Controller- Bushfire Hazard.

· Current 'C' Class licence.

· Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal, facilitation and training skills.

· Demonstrated ability to develop and undertake prescribed burning and fire management planning processes.

· Well-developed leadership and management skills including financial, human and physical resources.

· Proven experience in and knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, in particular Bush Fire Brigades and Local Government.

The benefits of working with us

· Vehicle provision, including commuting access, home garaging rights, and unrestricted private use within the DFES Region while on call (excluding periods of leave).

· Mobile phone supplied

· Salary package range of $156,045 – $166,645 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, including:

o 12% employer superannuation, with up to an additional 3% matching contribution

o 4 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part time)

o 17.5% leave loading (excluding contract and casual staff)

o Gym membership (50% discount)

o Housing allowance or subsidised accommodation (negotiable)

o 19-day month (Rostered Day Off arrangement)

o Ongoing training and professional development

Sound like you?

For information on how to apply, download the full Employment Package available on our website https://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/documents/employment-opportunities. If you wish to discuss this position or require additional information, please contact Adam Majid on 9890 0900 or email [email protected].

Applications should be marked "Private & Confidential – Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM)” and addressed to the undersigned before 4:00 pm, Monday 4 August 2025.

The Shire of Narrogin is an equal opportunity employer.

Dale Stewart
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Narrogin
PO Box 1145 Narrogin WA 6312
[email protected]
www.narrogin.wa.gov.au