Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) Districts are focused on supporting a range of operational and organisational functions in the management of rural fires, enabling field-based staff and volunteers to concentrate on immediate task execution and response. Each District encompasses operational and non-operational staff, RFSQ volunteers and rural fire brigades who provide fire management, mitigation, and response services for rural and semi-rural communities, including some urban fringe areas across the state.
Purpose of specific work area and position
As a Bushfire Mitigation Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking bushfire mitigation planning, implementation and evaluation across the District. You will enable use of fire in the landscape; support fire management groups, Volunteer Community Educators, Fire Wardens, and brigades; and coordinate community education and engagement.
Reporting to the Manager Bushfire Mitigation, the role works closely with Area and District stakeholders, including external agencies, to build robust bushfire mitigation networks in the community. You will be a member of the District Leadership team and you will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of District-wide programs and initiatives.
Mandatory requirements
Must meet the mandatory requirements and attributes as outlined in the generic RFSQ Rural Officer Two (RFSO2) role description.
Highly desirable requirements
Knowledge of, or experience working with volunteers and/or within a volunteer organisation.
Primary duties
Description
In addition to the generic RFSO2 role description, the primary duties of the Bushfire Mitigation Officer include but are not limited to:
* Support the development of plans and strategies to reduce bushfire risk across the District, including risk assessments, coordinating activities, and reporting outcomes on fire management plans.
* Undertake the role of Fire Warden for an Area/s or District (where vacancies exist and appropriately trained).
* Manage the Fire Warden network and Permit to Light Fire system, including advising landowners on legislation and education on permit breaches.
* Assist with fire investigations and enforcement notices for unplanned burns; lead the identification of non-compliance and suspicious fire activities.
* Manage data collection on environmental conditions and mitigation activities to support risk analysis, including fuel hazard assessments.
* Support brigades and partners in hazard reduction burning, including planning, permits, community consultation, and participation in burns.
* Assist in developing bushfire mitigation capabilities and understanding of fire in the landscape, including training on prescribed burning techniques.
* Support community education in bushfire prevention and preparedness, collaborating with brigade initiatives and community events, and coordinating the Volunteer Community Educator Network.
* Coordinate Locality Specific and Area Fire Management Group meetings, including planning, logistics, and secretariat duties.
Additional information
* Meet the attributes of the generic RFSO2 role description.
* Applicants with Rural Officer One (RFSO1) or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.
* Volunteers and external parties with appropriate skills are encouraged to apply, with potential for additional information requests.
* Proven commitment to bushfire competencies and team operation.
* Ability to participate in out-of-hours shifts during disaster operations.
* Thorough knowledge of rural fire management concepts, strategies, and emergency operational leadership using AIIMS/IMS.
* Willingness to travel and work within the area of responsibility, including interstate deployment.
* This is primarily a day position but may require flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
* Participation in a professional development program will be required.
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