Firebreak Inspection Officer

Seasonal position From 2 November 2026 to 5 March 2027

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Working as part of the Compliance and Emergency Liaison team, you will conduct firebreak inspections and record data for compliance in accordance with the City’s Fire Control Notice.

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Officer, you will liaise with property owners and other stakeholders to ensure property and lives are safeguarded against fire.

To be considered for this role you must have good computer skills, and be able to remain self-motivated while working autonomously. As this role involves inspections, a keen eye for detail is required.

Previous experience working with the public and working within bushfire control, especially conducting firebreak inspections, are highly desirable.

A current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence is essential for this role; 4WD driving technique certification is highly advantageous.

We are offering a gross salary of $77,854 per annum and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• One additional paid day of absence per annum (Local Government Leave)

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm, Sunday 30 August 2026.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone [08 9528 0333](tel:08 9528 0333). We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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