Bushfire Mitigation Supervisor

City of Rockingham • Rockingham, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD. As a key member of the Parks Services Team, you are responsible for supervising internal work teams and external contractors to deliver a proactive, high quality and cost-effective bushfire mitigation service to our community. We are looking for a leader who can innovate and drive performance while supporting the professional development and ongoing improvement of the team. You will develop and implement annual work programs and treatment schedules in line with our Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP), ensuring all works meet the requirements of the WA Bush Fires Act 1954 and relevant environmental regulations. On a day-to-day basis, you will oversee operations that include pruning, tractor slashing, whipper-snipping and herbicide application, as well as seasonal large-scale contracts for forestry mulching, tractor slashing and firebreak grading. Additional training and professional development will be available for the right candidate to develop skills in planned burning, to eventually lead our team in the execution of small-scale hazard reduction burns such as grass tree maintenance and strip burning.

Requirements

• Significant knowledge of bushfire mitigation practices including; mechanical, chemical and hazard reduction burning.
• Knowledge of conservation and natural area management practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of plant and machinery used for fire mitigation and fuel load reduction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHS policies and procedures.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills and knowledge of relevant computer applications particularly Microsoft suite of products.
• Strong interpersonal and public relation skills.
• Significant experience in managing and leading staff, volunteers, contractors and resources to deliver performance outcomes.
• Qualification in Conservation Land Management / Environmental Science / Horticulture or demonstrated learned knowledge through substantial experience working within these fields.
• Construction Induction Training (White Card).
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in planned burning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising internal work teams and external contractors to deliver a proactive, high quality and cost-effective bushfire mitigation service.
• Developing and implementing annual work programs and treatment schedules in line with the Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP).
• Ensuring all works meet the requirements of the WA Bush Fires Act 1954 and relevant environmental regulations.
• Overseeing operations that include pruning, tractor slashing, whipper-snipping and herbicide application.
• Managing seasonal large-scale contracts for forestry mulching, tractor slashing and firebreak grading.
• Leading the team in the execution of small-scale hazard reduction burns such as grass tree maintenance and strip burning (after training).

Benefits

• Salary range of $102,707 to $110,461 per annum (depending on skills and experience).
• Access to a City vehicle.
• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%.
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9 day fortnight, or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum.
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees.
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree