Cultural Fire Ranger
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Cultural Fire Ranger
Location: Horsham Office
Employment Type: Full-Time, 2-Year Maximum Term
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Directorate: Cultural Fire Ranger Program
Designated Role
This is a designated position established as a special measure under section 12 Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible to apply.
Women are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
The Cultural Fire Ranger participates in the maintenance of sites on Country through the use of Cultural Burning practices, preparing and conducting cool burns to manage vegetation and taking part in higher intensity burns and emergency response as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement Cultural Burning practices at designated sites throughout the region, ensuring burns are conducted safely and benefit the health of the sites
- Perform site preparation and non-burning management of vegetation, including weed control, brush cutting and mowing
- Coordinate with State government entities to undertake higher intensity burns and participate in emergency response as necessary
- Gather data on the ground to assist in the monitoring of the program
Key Selection Criteria
- Ability to gain accreditation to participate in DEECA fire response, and any other necessary training
- Reasonable physical fitness to move around large outdoor sites and complete fire response training
- Unrestricted manual driver’s licence (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to follow direction and safety protocols
- Enthusiasm for Cultural Practice and caring for environments
How to Apply
Email your application to recruitment@bglc.com.au Attn: Benjamin Trimble Phone: (03) 5381 0977
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