Fire Training Officer or Senior Fire Training Officer

Overview

PSCA, Level 4 or 5, $95,782 - $100,526 or $105,167 - $114,938 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation. Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature. This is a permanent, full-time position. This position is based in Kensington, Bunbury or alternative locations may be considered by negotiation. Applications for this position close at midday on Friday, 6 February 2026.

The Regional and Fire Management Services Division's Operational Training Unit (OTU) designs, delivers and records operational training to meet the needs of the agency with a strong focus on regional delivery. The OTU also maintains the department’s capacity to offer nationally recognised training, eLearning solutions and accurate training records.

We currently have an opportunity for a Fire Training Officer or Senior Fire Training Officer to join our team. Under the general (Level
4) or limited (Level
5) direction of the Fire Training Coordinator, this position:

• Participates in the design and development (Level
  4) or designs and conducts (Level
  5) fire management training and assessment programs.
• Reports on (Level
  4) or participates in monitoring (Level
  5) the effectiveness and standards of training delivery and assessment.

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than four (4) pages in total.

• Evidence of highly developed (Level
  5) or well-developed (Level
  4) written, oral and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated experience (Level
  5) or experience (Level
  4) in effective liaison and negotiation at a senior level to achieve organisational goals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in effective team leadership and project management (Level
  5) or demonstrated ability to work with initiative as a member of a team and alone with minimal supervision (Level
  4) and ability to meet deadlines. Evidence exists of strong conceptual and analytical skills and at Level 5 handles information that is complex and detailed with ease.
• Experience in (Level
  5) or the ability to (Level
  4) to assess training needs and design, deliver and evaluate quality training and resources, including computer driven presentations.
• Demonstrated competence and experience in fire management roles, including bush fire incident management, together with an appreciation of the role policies, practices and procedures have in fire management.

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at DBCA is an attractive proposition, please visit our website.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.

All applications are to be submitted online. Select "Apply for job", located at either the top or the bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide a:

• a statement addressing the above requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
• current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

For further job-related information: contact Jessica Newman on or visit dbca.wa.gov.au.

We have a detailed Job Application Kit to provide information about us, the value of the department and practical guidance on the process for you. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain:

• A current Western Australian "C" class drivers licence.

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description link below. The documents linked to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status. To be eligible for contract…