Position No: DBCA3000161

Salary/Level: Level 5 or 6, $105,167 - $114,938 or $120,457 - $132,753 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Walpole, Western Australia

Embracing rushing river ways, gnarled trees, rising mists and wild coast, Walpole is home to tingle forests, which occur nowhere else in the world, and a patchwork of heathlands and wetlands. The Valley of the Giants – Tree Top Walk is an international recognised nature-based tourism attraction.

We are currently seeking a District Fire Coordinator to join our team.

Government housing available for rent in Walpole for successful applicant.

Under the limited (Level 5) or minimal (Level 6) supervision of the District Manager, this position is:

• Responsible for determining and implementing the district fire management works program in accordance with departmental policy and statutory requirements, coordinating fire resources, and monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness of fire operations.
• Ensures that pre-planning preparedness levels and standards for bushfire response are met.
• Carries out allocated roles in the district incident management structure.
• Provides advice to and assists the Regional Leader, Fire Management.
• Carries out liaison with stakeholders associated with fire management programs and represents the District Manager at meetings associated with fire management activities.

At DBCA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will be Leading Others to help drive positive change.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current and satisfactory National Police Check and a Western Australian “C” class drivers licence prior to commencement.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

1. Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) competence and experience in the management of fire related activities, including use of prescribed fire to protect, promote and achieve conservation of biodiversity and natural values, protection of community assets and to provide for regeneration.
2. Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) experience in liaising at a senior level with external organisations including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders and community interest groups, including an ability to work (Level 5) or experience working (Level 6) appropriately with the media.
3. Demonstrated (Level 5) or considerable (Level 6) experience, knowledge and skills in leadership and management of work teams, including planning and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting goals, and controlling and reviewing progress.
4. Considerable (Level 5) or substantial (Level 6) experience in the management of training, staff development and safety and welfare matters relevant to fire management.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Nikki Rouse on 0417 176 633.

Closing date: Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.