Bushfire Mitigation Crew Member (Indigenous Identified Role)

About the role

This is a 6-12 month bushfire mitigation crew role based in Belmont, WA, paid $40 per hour plus penalties on a 9-day fortnight. It involves vegetation management, chemical spraying, planned burning, bushfire suppression and operating associated tools and machinery. The role is open only to First Nations Australians, in line with Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out bushfire mitigation activities in line with legislation, standards and procedures.
• Operate tools, machinery and equipment to remove or modify vegetation, build and maintain firebreaks, erect signage and maintain water points.
• Use chemical spraying techniques to manage vegetation growth.
• Take part in planned burning and wildfire suppression under supervision.
• Maintain fire equipment and identify basic quality issues.
• Keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Take part in safety meetings, workplace inspections, hazard identification and incident investigations.
• Keep qualifications up to date and complete required training.
• Join emergency incident rosters and respond to bushfires and other natural hazards as directed.
• Report hazards, near misses and injuries and help resolve health and safety issues.

Required profile

• A current unrestricted C class manual driver's licence, valid throughout employment.
• Sound literacy and numeracy, including reading maps and following policies and procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, able to work with limited supervision.

Required skills

• Knowledge of machinery operation and/or safe use of chainsaws, brush cutters and common power tools.
• Desirable: a current Australian Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver's licence.
• Desirable: knowledge of firefighting practices, and of fauna, flora, hygiene management and the use of poisons, pesticides and herbicides.

What we offer

• $40 per hour plus applicable penalty rates.
• A 9-day fortnight.
• A Belmont, WA location.