City of Rockingham

Bushfire Mitigation Supervisor

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high-quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

As a key member of the Parks Services Team, you are responsible for supervising internal work teams and external contractors to deliver a proactive, high quality and cost-effective bushfire mitigation service to our community. We are looking for a leader who can innovate and drive performance while supporting the professional development and ongoing improvement of the team.

You will develop and implement annual work programs and treatment schedules in line with our Bushfire Risk Management Plan (BRMP), ensuring all works meet the requirements of the WA Bush Fires Act 1954 and relevant environmental regulations.

On a day-to-day basis, you will oversee operations that include pruning, tractor slashing, whipper-snipping and herbicide application, as well as seasonal large-scale contracts for forestry mulching, tractor slashing and firebreak grading. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in leading operational teams and managing contracts, paired with a strong understanding of environmental management and a commitment to community safety.

Additional training and professional development will be available for the right candidate to develop skills in planned burning, to eventually lead our team in the execution of small-scale hazard reduction burns such as grass tree maintenance and strip burning.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria in your application (please limit your response to three pages in total):

1. Significant knowledge of bushfire mitigation practices including; mechanical, chemical and hazard reduction burning
2. Knowledge of conservation and natural area management practices
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of plant and machinery used for fire mitigation and fuel load reduction
4. Demonstrated knowledge of WHS policies and procedures
5. Well-developed computer literacy skills and knowledge of relevant computer applications particularly Microsoft suite of products
6. Strong interpersonal and public relation skills
7. Significant experience in managing and leading staff, volunteers, contractors and resources to deliver performance outcomes
8. Qualification in Conservation Land Management / Environmental Science / Horticulture or demonstrated learned knowledge through substantial experience working within these fields
9. Construction Induction Training (White Card)
10. Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

We are offering a salary range of $102,707 to $110,461 per annum (depending on skills and experience), access to a City vehicle and:  

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9 day fortnight, or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Tuesday 2 June 2026

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.