Community-Based Bushfire Resilience Facilitator

State of Victoria

Wangaratta

Hybrid

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave

Generous leave provisions

Health Ready programs

flu vaccinations

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria seeks a Community Based Bushfire Management Facilitator to lead community-focused risk reduction efforts. You will build partnerships across communities, fire agencies and local government to identify priorities and drive local action.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, collaboration, and adaptability, with occasional after-hours work and regional travel. Hybrid work arrangements are available to support community engagement.

Qualifications

Must build strong relationships with communities, agencies and local government.
Ability to facilitate collaboration and consensus across diverse groups.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate collaboration across communities, fire agencies and local government to identify local bushfire priorities.
Support delivery of Victoria's Bushfire Management Strategy through the Community First program.
Engage volunteers and community groups, including some after-hours work and regional travel.
Apply community development principles and evidence-based, nature-based risk reduction approaches.