Bushfire Mitigation Supervisor

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local governmentlocated 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place wherethe coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area we are responsible forthe provision and delivery of high-quality services facilities andevents that meet or exceed community expectations. Providinga safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to usand we are committed to employing team members who share the CitysValues of Recognition EthicsService ProfessionalDevelopment EmpowermentCommunication and Teamwork RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

As a key member of the Parks Services Team you are responsiblefor supervising internal work teams and external contractors todeliver a proactive high quality and cost-effective bushfiremitigation service to our community. We are looking for a leaderwho can innovate and drive performance while supporting theprofessional development and ongoing improvement of the team.

You will develop and implement annual work programs andtreatment schedules in line with our Bushfire Risk Management Plan(BRMP) ensuring all works meet the requirements of the WA BushFires Act 1954 and relevant environmental regulations.

On a day-to-day basis you will oversee operations that includepruning tractor slashing whipper-snipping and herbicideapplication as well as seasonal large-scale contracts for forestrymulching tractor slashing and firebreak grading. To be successfulin this role you will have proven experience in leadingoperational teams and managing contracts paired with a strongunderstanding of environmental management and a commitment tocommunity safety.

Additional training and professional development will beavailable for the right candidate to develop skills in plannedburning to eventually lead our team in the execution ofsmall-scale hazard reduction burns such as grass tree maintenanceand strip burning.

To be considered for this role you must address thefollowing selection criteria in your application (please limit yourresponse to three pages in total):

1. Significant knowledge of bushfire mitigation practices including; mechanical chemical and hazard reduction burning
2. Knowledge of conservation and natural area management practices
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of plant and machinery used for fire mitigation and fuel load reduction
4. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS policies and procedures
5. Well-developed computer literacy skills and knowledge of relevant computer applications particularly Microsoft suite of products
6. Strong interpersonal and public relation skills
7. Significant experience in managing and leading staff volunteers contractors and resources to deliver performance outcomes
8. Qualification in Conservation Land Management / Environmental Science / Horticulture or demonstrated learned knowledge through substantial experience working within these fields
9. Construction Induction Training (White Card)
10. Current C class drivers licence

We are offering a salary range of $102707 to$110461 per annum (depending on skills and experience)access to a City vehicle and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum free flu vaccinations free skin cancer checks mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home rostered days off (9 day fortnight or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles etc.

An information package is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pmTuesday 2 June 2026

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-term positions that may become available in the City duringthe next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at orphone. Were happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds including First Nations people people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.