About Us
At the Shire of Denmark, we foster a values-driven, inclusive and empowering workplace. With an outstanding 99% staff satisfaction rate, we offer more than just employment — providing long-term stability, a supportive environment, and genuine opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
As a Shire employee, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community safety, support our volunteer networks, and contribute to essential emergency management outcomes that protect our region.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Community Emergency Services Manager, the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (CBFCO) plays a critical leadership role in supporting and strengthening the Shire’s Volunteer Bushfire Brigades.
This position is responsible for providing operational leadership, enhancing bushfire preparedness and response, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of brigade members. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including DFES, DBCA, and other emergency services to strengthen emergency management capability across the Shire.
This role requires strong leadership capability, sound incident management experience, and the ability to build effective relationships with volunteers and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, planning, and operational oversight to Volunteer Bushfire Brigades
- Act as Incident Controller during bushfire incidents as required
- Promote and ensure compliance with AIIMS incident management principles
- Identify training needs and support brigade training programs in collaboration with the CESM
- Develop and implement SOPs, training standards, and WHS practices
- Maintain effective communication with brigades, emergency services, and key stakeholders
- Represent the Shire on local and regional emergency management committees
- Support the management of emergency service assets and response systems
- Build brigade capability, resilience, and community engagement
- Comply with workplace health and safety obligations and Shire policies
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have -
- Demonstrated experience in wildfire behaviour and AIIMS
- Strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills
- Experience in volunteer management and community engagement
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Candidates must be willing to complete a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and provide a current National Police Clearance.
Essential Requirements:
- ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- National Police Clearance
- Fire Fighting Skills and Bushfire Safety Awareness
Desirable:
- Fire Control Officer accreditation
- Crew Leader or Advanced Bush Fire Fighting qualifications
- Level 1 Incident Controller accreditation (Bushfire)
- Training and Assessing qualification
- Medium Rigid (MR) Driver’s Licence
The Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Company Vehicle
- Additional superannuation matching up to 5%, supporting long-term financial security.
- Salary sacrificing options, including additional superannuation contributions and novated leases.
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring, and ongoing career support
- Long-term career stability in a supportive, empowering Local Government environment.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
Hours – Part-time (0.60 FTE) – 3 days per week
Salary - $90,000.00 per annum pro-rata
Position Description - Cheif Bush Fire Control Officer
The Shire welcomes you to apply -
Applications can be submitted via:
Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday 12 June 2026.
Please note the Shire reserves the right to commence shortlisting at any stage of the recruitment process and to close this advertisement prior to the nominated closing date.
David King
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
Telephone: (08) 9848 0300
Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au |