Fire Operations Officer

Position No: DBCA3138258

Salary/Level: Level 3 or 4, $89,464 - $96,043 or $99,134 - $104,044 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Narrogin, Merredin or Katanning, Western Australia

Under the direction (Level 3) or general direction (Level 4) of the Fire Coordinator, the Fire Operations Officer:

• Assists with (Level 3) or responsible for (Level 4) operational delivery and planning, organising, training and implementing fire management, (including prescribed burning and bushfire preparedness) within the Wheatbelt Region.
• Liaises with regional and Fire Management Services personnel to assist in preparing and planning works and training programs within agreed timeframes.
• Participates in monitoring the effectiveness and standards of training delivery and assessment in the region.

Application Instructions:

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

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the four (4) requested criteria below (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

1. Some (Level 3) or demonstrated (Level 4) operational experience in the management of fire related activities, including fire suppression procedures, liaison with other fire - fighting and emergency organisations, planning and implementing prescribed burning programs.
2. Some experience (Level 3) or experience (Level 4) and skills in leading and managing teams, including preparing and implementing works programs, scheduling work, setting goals and controlling and reviewing progress, including experience in managing volunteers and contractors.
3. Some experience (Level 3) or experience (Level 4) in using fire management as a land management tool to achieve biodiversity conservation, and park and forest management outcomes.
4. Good (Level 3) or well-developed (Level 4) interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated abilities in liaising with external organisations, including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders (including indigenous) and community interest groups, plus an ability to deal appropriately with the media.

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 Raymond McKnight on [0429 378 393](tel:0429 378 393).

Closing date: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 12 noon AWST (2pm AEST). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.