Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 645138
Location: 5223 - KINGSCOTE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:
The Regional Fire Management Officer undertakes a range of fire management activities that contribute to mitigating the impacts of bushfires on life, property and the environment while promoting improved ecological and biodiversity outcomes. It will support the continual improvement of environmental outcomes and operational procedures to achieve best practice bushfire risk mitigation and land management objectives.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: 
Ongoing 

Essential Qualifications:

• A degree in Natural Science, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Management or equivalent is essential.

Special Conditions:

• You must be an Australian resident or provide evidence that you have a visa that allows you to work.
• Prior to being employed in this role, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance.
• Will be required to participate in fire management or associated duties, including prescribed burning and emergency operations.
• A current class “C” driver’s licence and willingness and ability to safely operate a 4wd is essential.
• Will be required to wear a uniform and appropriate PPE in accordance with Departmental policy.
• Must be physically fit and will be required to undertake a medical and fitness assessment to a minimum standard for a Fire Fighting Role Classification as per the DEW Fire Policy and Procedures.
• Will be required to undertake intrastate, interstate and remote area travel which may require the incumbent to be away from home for extended periods.
• Will be required to work outside of the normal hours of work including weekends, public holidays, out of hours meetings and days of significant fire danger.
• Will be required to participate on a roster system for duties associated with emergency response including on call and standby arrangements.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

Remuneration: 
PO2 $88,255 min - $97,667 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Charlotte Mara-Petersen, Senior Regional Fire Management Officer 
charlotte.mara-petersen@sa.gov.au
Mobile: 0460 348 552

Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 28/01/2025 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf
- Role Description PO2 Regional Fire Management Officer.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.