Bushland Field Officer - Fire Management
Job No:
PP0356
Location:
Pymble
Bushland Field Officer – Fire Management
- Salary $58,733.48 to $68,112.72 p/a + super
- 38 hours per week/9 day fortnight
- Undertake work associated with the delivery of Council bushfire management program and the maintenance of the fire trail and walking track network
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
About the role
Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Bushland Field Officer specialising in Fire Management.
This role involves working on the conservation and maintenance of the Council's natural environment and bushland areas, with a focus on fire management practices.
Reporting to the Team Leader, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking bushfire management tasks including hazard reduction burning, asset protection zone (fire break), fire trail and walking track construction and maintenance
- Chainsaw operations and tree removal
- Operation and maintenance of heavy and small plant such as 4WD’s, ride on mowers, compaction rollers, chainsaws, brush cutters, self-propelled mowers and pole saw
- Collaborating with other team members and stakeholders to ensure effective fire management
- Participating in community education and engagement activities related to fire management
- Where required undertake other bushland operational works including, but not limited to weed and vertebrate pest control, bushland education activities and emergency response to severe storm/weather events
Required experience & skills:
- Appropriate qualification relevant to Public Safety (Firefighting Operations), Crew member equivalent (For example, NSW Rural Fire Service or NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Crew Member qualification) or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Manual C class Driver’s licence and willingness to undertake training to obtain MR Driver’s licence
- Current White Card Certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- AQF3 Chemical Handling certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Chainsaw operator’s certificate or willingness to undertake training to obtain certificate
- Demonstrated experience in bushland management and fire management practices
- Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of small and heavy plant & equipment
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
This is a fantastic opportunity where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on community safety and environmental sustainability.
Benefits
- 38 hour working week
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
- Supportive team environment
- Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
An eligibility list will be created and used for future recruitment actions when vacancies with similar outputs become available. The list remains active for six months.
Like to know more? Contact Travis Roberts on 9424 0401
Closes: 11:30pm, Wednesday 2 April 2025
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
What skills and attributes do you think successful Ku-ring-gai employees share?
You need to be a community focussed person, someone who is people-oriented. If you’re willing to learn and develop different skills, then you actually learn a lot about what you’re interested in – Lily Giles, Youth Services Officer
What do you find the most enjoyable about your role?
I find the inter-related issues we get at Ku-ring-gai really interesting; environmental, ecological, heritage. And I love the fact that you’re learning new things every day with the decisions that are made. It’s a changing field and the legal interpretations are complex; I find that so exciting – Amy Ayling, Team Leader Development Assessment
What would you say to someone considering a career in Ku-ring- gai libraries?
I think councils and public libraries are quite often seen as very old fashioned and stuck in their ways. But that couldn’t be further from the truth – it’s such a dynamic place! If you get a kick out of making a difference in someone’s life, then council is a great place to work. And working in councils could suit anyone because there’s just so many different types of work, so I’d totally recommend it! – Michelle Swan-Beardmore, Manager Library Services.
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