Fire Officer

REPORTS TO: Healthy Country Manager

IDENTIFICATION: Designated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appointment.

EMAC is a formally recognised Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP), with responsibilities for protecting and managing cultural heritage across a broader area extending to Winchelsea and Landsborough.

As the representative body for Eastern Maar citizens, EMAC leads the advancement of native title rights and interests, cultural heritage protection, high-quality policy advice, and initiatives aligned with the inherent rights, aspirations, and independence of its people.

Purpose of the Position

The Fire Officer will build Eastern Maar citizens skills, capacity and knowledge in fire management, and build understanding of traditional fire use and management across partner agencies.

The Fire Officer will support regional partnerships and programs related to landscape-scale fire management policy and practice.

To support the self-determination of Traditional Owners to enable EMAC to pursue Cultural fire practices which will enable economic, social, and cultural rights and fulfil obligations to care for Country.

To enable EMAC to participate in decision-making relating to fire management matters and reforms that inform the activities of fire management agencies.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Build Eastern Maar Citizens' skills, capacity, and knowledge in fire management.
• Build understanding of traditional fire use and management across partner agencies.
• Represent EMAC in regional partnerships and programs related to landscape-scale fire management policy and practice, acting as the key contact point for EMAC.
• Coordinate training, development and deployment of Eastern Maar Citizens in general firefighting.
• Coordinate burn planning, including pre & post fire surveys.
• Coordinate small-scale seed collection and revegetation activities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability to communicate respectfully, sensitively and effectively with Eastern Maar Citizens and all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience of working collaboratively and influencing across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Understanding of natural resource management including the use and management of fire in the landscape.
• Sound project management skills with ability to take initiative and manage issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills. .
• Verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate ideas using a wide range of tools.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and telecommunications technology.

For further details, read the full position description attached below.

Working with EMAC - Our offer to you

At EMAC, We Are Committed To Fostering a Supportive, Culturally Safe, And Empowering Work Environment. When You Join Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
• Salary packaging benefits in accordance with the ATO-approved rates for Public Benevolent Institutions. Currently up to $15,900 + Meal / Entertainment benefits up to $2,650 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A friendly and supportive culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

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