Closes: 11 June 2025Classification: Technical Officer Level 3Salary: $87,011 - $97,669 plus superannuationPosition No: 11667, SeveralDirectorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable DevelopmentAdvertised (Gazettal date): 28 May 2025Contact Officer: Adam Mclachlan on Adam.Mclachlan@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 8932Details: These positions sit within the Fire Management Unit within the ACT Parks and Conservation Service (PCS). The section is responsible for the planning and delivery of bushfire mitigation and preparedness activities such as the current reviews of the Regional Bushfire Management Plan (RFMP) and Bushfire Operation Plan (BOP) to support delivery of the Strategic Bushfire Management Plan, management of the ACT fire trail network on public lands and commercial forestry operations. An essential and expanding part of the work undertaken by the unit is the incorporation across the landscape of Ngunnawal cultural burning and ecological burning.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.RequirementsEligibility/ Other Requirements:Undertake bushfire related activities, including bushfire suppression.Work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts at any site on an “as needs” basis;Wear a uniform.Possess a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People accreditation or ability to obtain one.Possess and maintain a current drivers licence; andBe currently able and prepared to undertake and maintain the Moderate level of the national fire fighting task based assessment (fire fitness)DesirableRecognised tertiary qualifications in a land management or environmental science discipline, or relevant equivalent experience.Experience in, and understanding of the Australian Inter-Agency Incident Management system (AIIMS).A current First Aid Certificate.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.How to Apply: Please submit:A written application of no more than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria.Your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.Important Information for ApplicantsEffective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months.
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