Do you enjoy working in a dynamic volunteer environment? Would you like to contribute to keeping our ACT community safe and engaging with a diverse group of people from federal government organisations to rural landholders at local and national levels?
A great opportunity exists in ACT Rural Fire Service to be part of community-based service, in protecting people, property and setting from bushfires.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated person to fill the role of Assistant Director, Strategic Risk Management Bushfire. This position supports the Director Strategic Bushfire Management Plan (SBMP) in delivering and reporting on the SBMP under the _Emergencies Act 2004_.
This includes collaborating across ACT Government Directorates, representing the ACT Rural Fire Service and the broader Emergency Services Agency at local and national level forums, committees and working groups; and liaising with Utilities, National and ACT Land Managers, and Rural Landholders regarding bushfire risk mitigation activities.
The Assistant Director, Strategic Risk Management Bushfire is responsible for maintaining a compliance program for Bushfire Operational Plans (BOPs) for the Territory, Utilities, National and ACT Land Managers and Rural Landholders.
In addition, the Assistant Director, Strategic Risk Management Bushfire provides high level advice in relation to new developments in bushfire prone areas both at a Development Application (DA) level, Estate planning and ACT planning policy.
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**Eligibility/other requirements**:
- An understanding of the emergency management environment and operational response to critical incidents is desirable.
- Qualifications in planning and/or Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS), or evidence in working towards a similar qualification, is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standard 3959 is desirable.
- This position requires an ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.
- Background and Security clearance checks will be conducted including National Police Records Check.
- A minimum of a 'C' class ACT drivers' licence.
- An annual fitness test will be required if participating in a fire ground role.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
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**Note**:An order of merit or merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future similar vacancies over the next 12 months.
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**How to apply**:Applicants are required to submit a response of no more than two pages addressing the position capabilities under "What you Require", together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.
📌 Assistant Director Strategic Risk Management
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra