Bushfire Mitigation Officer (7009)
Job No:
COH23832
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Fire and Biodiversity, Open Space
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Temporary (2 years) Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $93,872 per annum + 13.5% superannuation
About the role
The Bushfire Mitigation Officer is a newly established 2 year position responsible for supporting the delivery of the City’s bushfire resilience and preparedness initiatives, with a primary focus on the RACT Bushfire Resilience Pilot Project and implementation of the Bushfire Management Strategy 2022.
Working closely with residents, emergency services, contractors, and internal stakeholders, this role will coordinate property-level bushfire assessments, community engagement activities, fire hazard abatement programs, and vegetation and verge management works.
The position will play a key role in improving community preparedness, reducing bushfire risk, and strengthening the City’s capacity to deliver effective bushfire mitigation outcomes. The role is also responsible for monitoring project progress, maintaining accurate records, and providing reporting and evaluation to support continuous improvement and future resilience initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to creating safer, more resilient communities.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Bushfire Mitigation Officer
If you require any further information about this role please contact Melanie Gent via email melanie.gent@hobartcity.com.au
About you
The successful candidate will be a proactive and community-focused professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating practical outcomes, and contributing to safer, more resilient communities.
Key capabilities:
- bushfire mitigation and land management knowledge
- strong communication and stakeholder engagement
- project coordination and organisation
- analytical and problem solving ability.
This role would suit someone who can balance field-based activities with stakeholder engagement and project administration, while delivering practical bushfire resilience outcomes for the community.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, Criminal History Check, and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
