• Temporary (fixed term) Full time until 19 December 2025
• Annual salary $75,741.58 + 12% Superannuation
• Based in East Doncaster, Victoria

Are you passionate about community safety and ready to make a real impact? As an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer with Manningham Council, you'll play a vital role in reducing bushfire risk and promoting fire safety across our municipality. This is your opportunity to work outdoors, engage directly with residents, and support the delivery of critical fire prevention programs. You'll gain hands-on experience in inspections, compliance, and emergency management while using modern mobile platforms and working alongside a dedicated team. Whether you're studying, starting your career or looking to grow your skills in local government, this role offers a meaningful pathway with training, support, and the chance to make a difference. If you're organised, community-minded, and ready to step into a role that matters—this is the opportunity for you.

Be on the frontline of community safety
Play a hands-on role in reducing bushfire risk and protecting lives and property across Manningham. Your work directly contributes to a safer, more resilient community.

Use modern tools in the field
Leverage mobile platforms like ESRI Field Maps and TechnologyOne to conduct inspections, collect data, and issue notices—combining tech with meaningful fieldwork.

Build versatile skills for a public sector career
Develop highly transferable capabilities in compliance, stakeholder engagement, data management, and customer service—skills that open doors across local government and beyond.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We're constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

Support the delivery of fire prevention programs that protect lives and property across Manningham. This hands-on role involves conducting inspections, engaging with the community, and helping ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

Skills and experience

• Strong communication skills – Ability to engage effectively with property owners, contractors, and Council staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving and decision-making – Use technical knowledge and discretion to assess fire hazards and recommend appropriate actions.
• Organisational and time management – Plan tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Technical proficiency – Comfortable using mobile data collection platforms such as ESRI Field Maps and TechnologyOne, with training provided.
• Teamwork and adaptability – Work collaboratively within a team and respond flexibly to changing operational needs.
• Relevant qualifications or experience – Completion or ongoing study in a related field, or demonstrated skills aligned with fire prevention and inspection duties.

Position Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers' section:Job Vacancies

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Ben North, Municipal Fire Prevention Officer on 9210 2675.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 11:00pm

Don't meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.