Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (Amfpo)

Council Jobs; Morwell; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer to join our Emergency Management team in Morwell for a temporary period. The role focuses on carrying out fire prevention inspections, assessing properties for risk, and supporting compliance with fire prevention legislation.

It offers the opportunity to contribute to community safety and work with multiple stakeholders across the Latrobe City municipality.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of fire risk management.
• Ability to assess properties and identify fire risks.
• Demonstrated administrative experience and proficiency with software (Microsoft Office).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire prevention inspections and identify properties at risk.
• Support fire prevention works and monitoring across private and public land.
• Issue fire prevention notices under delegation to reduce hazards.
• Promote fire prevention requirements and legislation to the community.
• Collaborate with fire management authorities and agencies on safety initiatives.
• Assist the Emergency Management team during times of crisis.

Skills

Fire risk management

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Risk assessment and recommendations

Customer service

Education

Municipal Fire Prevention qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morwell | Casual

Temporary 23/11/2026to 30/04/2027 | Band 4 plus Casual Loading

We’re looking for an Assistant Municipal Fire PreventionOfficer to join our Emergency Management team, with a focus on carrying outfire prevention inspections across Latrobe City. In this role, you’ll assessproperties, identify fire hazards and support compliance with fire preventionlegislation to help protect people, property and public spaces.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to communitysafety through practical inspection work, supporting fire prevention works andissuing fire prevention notices under delegation. You’ll work closely with communitymembers, emergency response agencies and other stakeholders to promote fire safetyand reduce fire risks across the municipality, while also contributing to theteam’s broader emergency management activities.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join LatrobeCity Council, you’ll make a real impact in your community while working in aninclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth andwellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning,development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you’llfeel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a differencein the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support yourwork-life balance

Join a team thatsupports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in theheart of Gippsland.

What You’ll be Doing

• Carrying out fire prevention inspections andidentifying properties that may present a fire risk.
• Supporting the preparation, implementation andmonitoring of fire prevention works across private and public land, includingCouncil bushland reserves.
• Issuing fire prevention notices under delegationto help reduce fire hazards across the municipality.
• Promoting community awareness of fire preventionrequirements, plans and legislation.
• Working with fire management authorities andother agencies to support community education and fire safety initiatives.
• Assisting the Emergency Management team torespond to community needs during times of crisis.

About You

You are community-minded, organised and motivated tocontribute to public safety. You bring sound knowledge of fire risk management,strong communication skills and the ability to assess risks and make informedrecommendations. You enjoy working with community members, emergency managementstakeholders and a variety of systems and information sources to achievepositive outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Sound understanding of fire risk management.
• Ability to assess properties and measure fuelhazard, interpret risk to life and property.
• Demonstrated administrative experience andproficiency in the application of a range of software systems, includingMicrosoft Office.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively andaccurately with a range of people, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellentcustomer service.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualification in Municipal Fire Prevention orequivalent fire management experience is preferred, or relevant experience anda willingness to learn.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.auor 1300 367 ***. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of therecruitment process, please contact our Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 51286113.