Municipal Fire Prevention Officer – City Safety
Permanent Full Time.
$99,526.96 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation.
Join the City Safety team.
The Municipal Fire Prevention Officer role provides an opportunity for an emergency or fire management professional to work across strategic and operational functions, contributing to community safety and engaging with Council, regional stakeholders, and state fire management agencies.
Responsibilities
* Conduct allocated Fire Prevention Inspections in accordance with the inspection schedule.
* Use the Crisis works Fire Inspection system to complete assessments and submit them for processing while in the field.
* Assess vacant land by completing the Fire Inspection Program using an iPad and submitting the assessment to the EM Team.
* Direct contractors engaged in fire mitigation activities on Council and Private land throughout the municipality.
* Support and oversee the tender process for contractors engaged in fire mitigation.
* Issue Fire Prevention Notices and facilitate the recovery of non‐compliance fines and costs.
* Carry out statutory tasks related to fire prevention notices and infringement notices, and issue permits to burn under s38 of the CFA Act 1958.
* Assist Authorized Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officers in enforcing and prosecuting under Council's Local Law, Fire Rescue Act and Country Fire Authority Act.
* Liaise with fire services, other authorities and councils regarding fire prevention planning and implementation to assist in the development, implementation and review of the Municipal Fire Management Plan and Action Plan.
* Advise and assist the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) on fire prevention and the annual roadside fire slashing program.
* Improve compliance with legislative requirements for fire management in the community, working cooperatively with fire and emergency service agencies to develop, implement and review programs.
Qualifications
* Knowledge, understanding and application of municipal fire management principles in accordance with the CFA Act 1958, FRV Act 1958 and the State Emergency Management Plan and relevant sections of Council's Local Laws.
* Proficiency in the application of community engagement and community development principles and practices.
* Thorough knowledge of legislation, policies and contemporary theories pertaining to Fire Management/Community Safety principles and the ability to apply this to differing problems in the search for solutions.
* Strong time‐management and prioritisation skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multi‐disciplinary team environment.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to gain cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to handle difficult situations and present a positive Council image.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Demonstrated proficiency in using MS Office computer products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to access, interpret and maintain databases.
Certifications & Qualifications
* Formal qualifications in Fire Management, Emergency Management, Community Safety, Risk Management or related disciplines.
* Current driver's licence.
Benefits & Culture
Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
Our values are:
* We're better, every day – we value progress over perfection and encourage learning.
* We're in it together – everyone matters, and respect and safety are expected.
* We show up – we empower and trust others and own our work, rising to challenges.
* All for Hume – we strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work setting.
Equal Opportunity Statement
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Background Checks
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Checks and a Criminal Record Check.
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