11667

Closes: 07 July 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 3
Salary: $89,760 - $100,632 plus superannuation
Position No: 11667
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2026
Contact Officer: Ryan Lawrey on Ryan.Lawrey@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 2473

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Details: As part of a small team, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of bushfire mitigation and preparedness programs across the ACT. This includes supporting the implementation of key frameworks such as the Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP) and Regional Fire Management Plans (RFMP). You will also play an important role in strengthening digital and data capabilities by working with GIS systems and developing public-facing fire management information interfaces.

In this role, you will assist in delivering bushfire mitigation programs, including prescribed and cultural burning, fire trail maintenance, and fuel management activities. You will maintain and analyse spatial data using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online and support the development of communication tools such as web maps and digital platforms.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualifications (Diploma/ Degree etc) in Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or extensive experience.
• Work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts at any site on an “as needs” basis;
• wear a uniform.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• possess and maintain a current drivers license; and
• Be currently able and prepared to undertake and maintain the Moderate level of the national fire fighting task based assessment (fire fitness)

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in, or understanding of the Australian Inter-Agency Incident Management system (AIIMS).
• A current First Aid Certificate.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 20 November 2026 with the possibility of extension. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 month. Selection may be based on application only.

How to Apply: Please submit:

1. A two page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria
2. Your curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 20 November 2026 with the possibility of extension.