Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Bushfires NT
Job title Fire Management Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/12/2025
Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Acacia Hills
Position numbers 36167 RTF 328733 Closing 24/08/2025
Contact officers Max Werner, Senior Fire Management Officer on 0497 370 171 or max.werner@nt.gov.au
Tom Morrison, Senior Fire Management Officer on 0419 398 499 or tom.morrison@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://nt.gov.au/emergency/bushfire
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=328733

1. Undertake the responsibilities of a Fire Control Officer pursuant to the Bushfire Management Act 2016, ensuring responses to
   bushfire incidents, investigative activities and issuing of permits are undertaken in accordance with legislative obligations.
2. Support the development and execution of bushfire mitigation in the region, including the assessment of risk and preparation
   of tailored fire management plans, providing guidance to landholders and stakeholders.
3. Lead on the ground management of wildfire incidents and coordination resources, including volunteer teams, to achieve safe
   and effective fire management outcomes.
4. Manage the delivery of assigned work projects including planning, scoping, stakeholder consultation, resourcing and key
   milestone reporting ensuring completion within required deadlines, quality standards and within budget.
5. Support the delivery of nationally accredited training to Volunteer Bushfire Brigades across the Northern Territory.
6. Assist in the development of tools to support landowner engagement and understanding of legislative requirements.