Bushfire Risk Management Officer

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Bushfire Risk Management Officer – 3 years fixed term

• Salary: $107,874 - $124,012 per annum
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 3 years Full Time Fixed Term contract
• Ref No: 26-016

An exciting opportunity is available for a Bushfire Risk Management Officer to join the City of Joondalup Community Safety team.

Core responsibilities of this position include the implementation and review of the City’s Bushfire Risk Management Plan and Bushfire Risk Management System, providing advice that supports the provision of bushfire risk management within the borders of the City of Joondalup, developing and delivering bushfire community education programs, and establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

The successful applicant will have extensive and demonstrated experience in project management, Bushfire Risk Management, planning and overseeing prescribed burns, and the development of relevant protocols, procedures and other documentation and/or content.

Your covering letter will need to address the following key criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, implementing, undertaking and reviewing projects, protocols and procedures related to bushfire risk management plans, including mitigation activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management, environmental management and bushfire risk management practices.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of bushfire risk management principles.
• Experience undertaking research, analysis, and providing technical reports and advice to support the provision of bushfire risk management.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve reduced fire risk.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Jim Rumford, Coordinator Specialist Services on 9400 4444.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter addressing the above criteria. Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 10 February 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.