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Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Base pay range: $120,457.00/yr - $132,753.00/yr THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION THIS POSITION IS BASED IN MUNDARING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2025 District Fire Coordinator Under the minimal supervision of the District Manager: Responsible for determining and implementing the district fire management works program in accordance with departmental policy and statutory requirements, coordinating fire resources, and monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness of fire operations. Ensures that pre-planning preparedness levels and standards for bushfire response are met. Carries out allocated roles in the district incident management structure. Provides advice to and assists the Regional Leader, Fire Management. Carries out liaison with stakeholders associated with fire management programs and represents the District Manager at meetings associated with fire management activities. Selection Criteria Substantial competence and experience in the management of fire related activities, including use of prescribed fire to protect, promote and achieve conservation of biodiversity and natural values, protection of community assets and to provide for regeneration. Substantial experience in liaising at a senior level with external organisations including local authorities, private companies, other government agencies, stakeholders and community interest groups, including experience working appropriately with the media. Considerable experience, knowledge and skills in leadership and management of work teams, including planning and implementing works programmes, scheduling work, setting goals, and controlling and reviewing progress. Substantial experience in the management of training and staff development, and safety and welfare matters relevant to fire management. Benefits of Working With Us Flexible working arrangements. 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options. 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December. 3 days additional public sector holidays each year. Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave. A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services. An annual National Park Entry Pass. Well-established learning and development programmes. How to Apply Provide a covering letter. Provide a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages). Include current CV, including details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor. Eligibility To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check and a current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence. Equal Opportunity Statement DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr