Area Officer

We currently have one permanent full-time position available for immediate filling.

This selection process may be used to fill other similar at level vacancies that arise within twelve (12) months. Applicants deemed suitable but not recommended may be considered for those roles.

As Western Australia’s leading hazard management agency, DFES performs a critical role coordinating emergency services for a range of natural disasters and emergency incidents threatening life and property.

By empowering our people, we create a diverse and capable organisation where we are united and supportive allowing us to work better together. It’s crucial that as a collective, our employees, volunteers and the general public have all the tools they need to safely and effectively manage emergency events.

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The Area Officer (Rural) Preston is an operational position based in Bunbury at the Southwest Regional Office. The role reports to the District Officer (Rural) Wellington, as part of the rural operations portfolio.

This position is the responsible manager for the Shires of Capel, Dardanup and the City of Bunbury.

Other responsibilities include the effective management of human, physical, financial and information resources to achieve prevention, preparedness, response and recovery outcomes to aid and benefit the community of WA.

The position will additionally be required to work in an advisory capacity to volunteers and Local Government in policy, financial, operational and mitigation matters; as well as providing training and assessment in relation to emergency service volunteers such as Bushfire Brigades and Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services Units across the region.

Furthermore, the role also has responsibilities and supports the development of regional fire mitigation and management plans, including facilitating mitigation activities including prescribed burn operations.

• Possession of a Western Australian Medium Rigid Driver’s License.
• Accredited Level 1 Incident Controller or Endorsed DFES Level 1 Incident Controller in hazards relevant to fire.

Sounds like you and want to know more? Then download the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact

Leadership Behaviors are applicable to this role, and you are expected to demonstrate the relevant behaviors aligned to the context of Leading Others
. Additional details on expected behaviors are attached.

Sounds like you and want to know more? Then download the attached

Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Ricky Southgate, District Officer Wellington (Rural) Southwest Region on  or by email

Ricky.

Southgate.gov.au

DFES is an emergency services organisation and all employees may be required to work or travel outside of normal business hours to assist with emergencies and additional allowances may apply.

Employees in this position participate in an on call roster, will be required to attend emergency incidents and undertake regular intrastate travel (by air and/or road).

All applications must be submitted online, simply click 'Apply for Job', located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.

To assist with your application and provide you with more detail about the application process, please click on the attached Applicant Information Pack.

Please do not send your application to Ricky Southgate or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

• Evidence of position pre-requisites mentioned above.
• A maximum two (2) page statement addressing essential criteria Three (3), Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) contained in the attached job description form and in the context of the position responsibilities.
• A current comprehensive CV that clearly demonstrates your relevant competencies and experiences, including the names of two referees who can attest to your suitability to this role.

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