Bushfire Mitigation Crew - Indigenous Identified Role
Core
On-ground bushfire mitigation including vegetation management, planned burning, and fire suppression to protect local communities.
Role type
Field operations crew member (bushfire mitigation)
Builds
Firebreaks, maintained vegetation, and fire suppression capabilities
Domain
Environmental management / Fire safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
machinery operation, chainsaw/brush cutter use, chemical spraying, planned burning execution, fire suppression, hazard identification, record keeping, map reading
Preferred skills
Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid driver's licence, firefighting practices knowledge, fauna/flora/hygiene management principles, pesticide/herbicide use knowledge
Technologies
chainsaws, brush cutters, power tools, fire equipment, chemical sprayers
Responsibilities
Operate tools and machinery to remove or modify vegetation; conduct planned burning and wildfire suppression; maintain fire equipment and water points; report hazards and incidents; participate in safety meetings and inspections; maintain accurate records and reports.