Senior Fire Management & Access Lead

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a Senior Fire Management Officer to lead the delivery of bushfire mitigation programs across the ACT estate. You will oversee fire trail construction and maintenance, roading and access infrastructure projects, and cultural and ecological burning initiatives, with contractor supervision and emergency preparedness responsibilities.

This role combines technical fire management with stakeholder engagement and incident management to improve community

Qualifications

• Experience and qualifications in an AIIMS role.
• Eligibility: WWVP registration prior to commencing.
• Must be able to undertake arduous fire task fitness assessment.
• Able to wear a uniform and work a roster including weekends/holidays.
• Current manual driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of bushfire mitigation programs across the ACT estate.
• Oversee fire trail construction/maintenance, roading and access projects.
• Coordinate cultural and ecological burning initiatives.
• Manage contractor supervision and emergency preparedness activities.

Skills

AIIMS experience

Fire management expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Incident management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in fire management or land management

Job description

The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is seeking a Senior Fire Management Officer to lead the delivery of bushfire mitigation programs across the ACT estate. You will oversee fire trail construction and maintenance, roading and access infrastructure projects, and cultural and ecological burning initiatives, with contractor supervision and emergency preparedness responsibilities.

This role combines technical fire management with stakeholder engagement and incident management to improve community