Bushfire Management Officer na City of Parramatta Council

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
 

About the role 

As the Bushfire Management Officer, you will coordinate Council’s bushfire management program as part of the City of Parramatta’s Natural Areas team. The role ensures best practice bushfire risk management and supports the objectives of the Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, and Ryde Bushfire Risk Management Plan. This is a dynamic position requiring collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver hazard reduction, community education, and continuous improvement in bushfire management practices

On a daily basis you will: 

• Plan and deliver annual hazard reduction programs.
• Manage Asset Protection Zones and oversee contractors.
• Implement and review bushfire risk management plans and procedures.
• Respond to community bushfire enquiries and coordinate actions.
• Build partnerships with agencies, landholders, and community groups.
• Seek and coordinate grant funding for bushfire management.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, safety, and Council policies. 

About You 

The successful candidate should have previous experience in bushfire management, natural area management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of bushfire legislation and risk mitigation.

You will also bring:

• Proven ability to deliver hazard reduction, manage contractors, and develop community education programs.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills. 
• Ability to lead, coordinate, and deliver outcomes in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in bushfire management, ecology, land/natural resource management, or a related discipline
• NSW Class “C” Driver’s Licence.

What’s on offer

Full Time Term Contract up to 2 years. 

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $104,610 to $115.174 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) 

Want to know more? 

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. 
 

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. 

 Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Mr Pino Todarello (Manager Natural Areas) on (02) 9806 8273 or email [email protected]

How to apply 

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach your Resume and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Qualifications & Experience points within the Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Monday 13^th October 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. 
 

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups.  We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.