About this Role
Location: Wangaratta, Shepparton or Bendigo
Employment type: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: PTA 4 $89,586 to $102,658 per annum (plus 12% super)
Responsibilities
* Provide expert bushfire and land use planning advice to local and state authorities
* Respond to planning permit referrals and advise on the Victorian Planning Provisions
* Conduct bushfire behaviour and vegetation assessments and contribute to emergency management planning
* Collaborate within a multi‐disciplinary team and engage with internal and external stakeholders
* Uphold and promote CFA's values in all interactions and team contributions
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualifications or experience in town planning, building design, surveying or fire management
* Understanding of Victorian planning legislation, system and the operation of the Victoria Planning Provisions
* Ability to interpret legislation relevant to CFA's role in community safety and land use planning
* Experience in the assessment and review of statutory planning applications or preparation of planning permit application material and resolving complex planning issues in line with legislation, guidance and policy
* Experience developing and/or assessing complex planning reports, preferably related to bushfire or other natural hazards
* Understanding of emergency management planning, bushfire behaviour and bushfire fighting
* High level written and verbal communication skills, able to prepare well‐constructed reports, submissions and guidance
* High‐level problem‐solving skills and ability to think laterally to develop solutions and meet desired outcomes
* Full driver's licence (a pool vehicle will be supplied as required)
Pre‐employment Checks
* Reference checks
* National Police History Check
* Working Rights Check
* Valid Working with Children Check
EEO Statement
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
* Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
* Work‐Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
* Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
* Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible arrangements
* Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
* Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
* Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways
Application Close
Applications close: 11:59 pm 21 April 2026.
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