Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours

Duties

Undertake a range of fuel reduction activities for the purpose of bushfire risk mitigation, supervise mitigation crew, assist in planning and implementation of works programs and maintenance of equipment.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• Certificate II or Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
• Chainsaw operator with evidence of recent experience
• First Aid Certificate
• Current Full C Driver’s Licence
• Medium Rigid Driver’s Licence

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

004334, 004335, 004336, 004337, 004342 - SoD - Mitigation Crew Leader - Band 3.docx

004334, 004335, 004336, 004337, 004342 - SoD - Mitigation Crew Leader - Band 3.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2081.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Michael Philips, Mitigation Coordinator South, Fuel Reduction Unit on 0400 932 648.