Job Description

• Permanent Full Time
• $99,526.96 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
• Join the City Safety team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Municipal Fire Prevention Officer role provides an excellent opportunity for an emergency or fire management professional to work across both strategic and operational functions, while contributing to community safety and engaging with Council, regional stakeholders, and state fire management agencies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct allocated Fire Prevention Inspections in accordance with the inspection schedule
• Use the Crisis works Fire Inspection system to complete assessments and submit them for processing while in the field
• Assess the vacant land by completing the Fire Inspection Program using an iPad and submitting the assessment to the EM Team.
• Direct contractors engaged in fire mitigation activities on Council and Private land throughout the municipality.
• Support and oversee Tender process for Contractors engaged in fire mitigation.
• Issue Fire Prevention Notices and facilitate the recovery of non-compliance fines and costs.
• Carry out statutory tasks related to fire prevention notices and infringement notices and Issue permits to burn (under s38 of the CFA Act 1958).
• Authorised Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officers enforce and prosecute under Councils Local Law, Fire Rescue Act and Country Fire Authority Act.
• Liaise with fire services, other authorities and councils regarding fire prevention planning and implementation to assist in the development, implementation and review of the Municipal Fire Management Plan and Action Plan.
• Advise and assist the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) on fire prevention and the annual roadside fire slashing program.
• Improve compliance with legislative requirements for fire management in our community, through working cooperatively with fire and emergency service agencies to develop implement and review programs for the community.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Knowledge, understanding and application of municipal fire management principles in a diverse organisation, in accordance with the CFA Act 1958, FRV Act 1958 and the State Emergency Management Plan and relevant sections of Council’s Local Laws
• Proficiency in the application of community engagement and community development principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation, policies and contemporary theories pertaining to Fire Management/Community Safety principles and the ability to apply this to differing problems in the search for solutions.
• Skills in managing time and setting priorities.
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and gain cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and present positive Council image.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Demonstrated ability in using MS Office computer products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to access, interpret and maintain databases

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Fire Management, Emergency Management, Community Safety, Risk Management or related disciplines
• Current driver's license

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at careers@hume.vic.gov.au