EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Community Emergency Services Manager

FULL TIME ROLE - 3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

 Hourly Wage $ 39.58 to $ 49.40  

Level 6.4, Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021

Hosted by the Shire of Brookton, this regional Community Emergency Services Manager role provides leadership and coordination of emergency management activities across the Shires of Brookton, Pingelly and Corrigin, working closely with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), Bush Fire Brigades and partner agencies.

The position plays a critical role in strengthening local emergency capability across the Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR) framework, with a strong operational focus on bushfire risk management and incident readiness.

To be considered for this position you will need to have:

  • Proven experience in and knowledge of the fire and emergency services industry, in particular Bush Fire Brigades and Local Government
  • Training and Assessment qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience to prescribed burning and fire management planning
  • Accredited level 1 incident controller – Bushfire Hazard
  • High level communication, interpersonal facilitation and training skills
  • Strong leadership and management capability across financial, human and physical resources
  • Availability to work afterhours including weekends
  • Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s license

Desirably you will also have:

  • Sound understanding of Local Government processes
  • Highly developed time management skills

In return the Shire is offering a remuneration package inclusive of:

  • Hourly Rate of $ 39.58 to $ 49.40
  • Availability Allowance $518.24 per fortnight paid for 48 weeks of the year - Where you meet the conditions of being available for recall when off duty
  • Superannuation of up to 15.5%
  • Limited private use of a work vehicle

The Shire of Brookton offers great benefits such as a health and wellbeing program, additional matching co-contribution superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and free access to the Brookton Gym and the Brookton Aquatic Centre.

Confidential enquiries about the position should be directed to Mr Gary Sherry, Chief Executive Officer 0427 421 032.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, or emailed to HR@brookton.wa.gov.au, marked “Confidential – CESM ”, by 4pm, Monday, 20 July 2026.

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