Bushfire Control

Bushfire Control Officer

Permanent, Full Time Opportunity

Salary Range - $81,189 - $87,269 plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)

Are you an experienced in bushfire control? Have you considered a career in Local Government?

Due to an internal promotion, the City of Mitcham is looking for an experienced and dedicated Bushfire Control Officer to help perform bushfire mitigation works for our community.

Are you a pro at removing woody weeds and pest plants? Do you know how to handle a brush cutter? Are you passionate about making our community safer?

About Us

Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.

At the City of Mitcham, we offer:

• A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
• Employee well-being programs.
• Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Bushfire Control team to undertake activities such as:

• firebreak maintenance
• bushfire track clearance
• weed and pest plant control
• seasonal fuel reduction programs
• tube stock planting and establishment, and
• bush care and vegetation management within our highly valued Grey Box woodland areas

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Cert III in Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent experience).
• MR Drivers Licence.
• Chainsaw Ticket.
• Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate.
• Experience in bushfire mitigation, vegetation management, or similar field-based work.
• High level of knowledge in plant identification and weed control methods.
• Experience operating and maintaining plant and equipment safely.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage workloads in a dynamic environment.

The Reward

This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services. If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you.

To Apply

Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.

For a confidential discussion please contact Luke Skeer, Manager Open Space Operations on 8374 7757.

Applications close Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:59PM.

Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.