The Role

The Fire Officer will have a unique opportunity to support women rangers to engage in fire programs in the desert. They will work closely with female Traditional Owners and Indigenous rangers to develop and implement a strategy to build women’s capacity and ensure their full participation in the IDA’s fire program. In doing so, they will draw on a long tradition of Indigenous women’s fire use and knowledge which informs contemporary fire practices.

The successful applicant will also work closely with Indigenous rangers and the IDA team, delivering fire management operations across Australia’s desert regions. This is a field work focussed role. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to spend significant amounts of time working closely with Indigenous rangers on remote desert country.

Working closely with the Desert Projects Operations Manager, the Fire Officer will:

• support the development of fire management skills and capacity in Indigenous Land Management Organisations (ILMOs) with a focus on empowering women
• participate in fire management planning and consultations with ILMOs, Traditional Owners (TOs) and other stakeholders
• support ILMOs to undertake fire management operations safely and effectively
• develop resources, deliver presentations, and publicly represent the IDA
• actively participate as a member of the IDA Team.

Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section 27(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984. We request only female applicants apply.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• be committed to empowering women to engage in male dominated fields
• have a high level of respect for Indigenous people and culture
• be committed to working collaboratively with Indigenous people and their organisations
• have tertiary qualifications and/or experience relevant to the sector
• have experience and/or a keen interest in implementing burning programs with a cultural and conservation focus
• have high level project management skills
• be an excellent communicator
• be highly organised, self-reliant, and able to work independently
• be willing and able to undertake field work in extremely remote desert regions spending extended periods of time camping and in remote communities.

What we offer

• Participation in the work of a successful national for-purpose organisation that has a significant positive impact across the Australian deserts
• Unique and rewarding opportunity to work with Aboriginal communities looking after their Country
• Competitive remuneration package and excellent conditions, with salary packaging available
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
• Additional paid leave during Christmas/New Year shut down period
• Employee Assistance Program for your personal well-being.

If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Fire Officer - Female (Identified Position) enquiry via EthicalJobs.