Become a vital part of our high-performing team dedicated to Bushfire Mitigation across WA.
If you excel at managing complex projects and liaising with stakeholders, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Fire Management Professional to join our Bushfire Mitigation Program team. This role involves coordinating and supporting multi-functional project teams through the program delivery process, including the scoping, design, and delivery of Site Assessment and Gap Treatment Works.
You will support the execution of works in accordance with our Program Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems, while monitoring, controlling, reviewing, and forecasting project outcomes.
Additionally, you will prepare progress reports, support the preparation of project management plans, and negotiate service agreements.
Key responsibilities include obtaining necessary project approvals, conducting detailed site assessments, scheduling and supervising site Gap Treatment activities, and supporting contract negotiations and procurement.
You will analyse bids, coordinate consultants, assess progress claims, and ensure contractor performance reports are completed on time, cost, OSH, quality, and environment.
To be highly effective in this role, you will need substantial experience in Gap Treatment activities, including prescribed burns, weed spraying, and mechanical clearing principles.
You should also have significant experience in conducting Bushfire Risk Assessments and managing contractors on-site, a strong background in project management, particularly with a focus on fieldwork delivery.
Additionally, you must possess strong relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders, along with a sound understanding of stakeholder requirements and the technical and commercial aspects of delivering environmental services.
Ideally, you will hold or be working towards a BAL Assessor Level 1 qualification.
Real benefits that matter:
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good.
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave.
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Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 1 June 2025.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
- Published on 19 May 2025, 3:16 AM