NSW Rural Fire Service
 
Are you interested in using your town planning skills to build stronger communities?  
 
Are you interested in working for a community based organisation in a central location with great access to world-class sporting and entertainment facilities and transport?  
 
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is the world's largest volunteer-based fire service. We have a key role in the overall planning and management of fire prevention, protection and suppression in NSW. Whilst our fire fighters are the cornerstone of what we do, what goes on behind the scenes is just as important in helping to protect lives and property.
 
We are currently seeking an experienced town planning or related professional to join our Sydney-based multi-disciplinary team focussed on building community resilience through shaping development in bush fire prone areas.  
 
The roles involve:

• the management of a high volume of development applications and strategic planning proposals from a diverse range of local and state government authorities;
• building and developing relationships across government and the development industry to facilitate solutions that provide sound and productive outcome for the community;
• educating stakeholders on development standards and bush fire mitigation & protection requirements so that they may better protect themselves and their properties;
• supporting operational activities during the bush fire season through post-event building impact assessment.

 
Successful applicants will be provided with on the job training.
 
The positions will initially be in our Glendenning office in Western Sydney, with relocation to the new NSW RFS Headquarters in Sydney Olympic Park in 2018.  Currently under construction, this state of the art facility will be a stone’s throw away from world-class sporting and entertainment facilities and Sydney Olympic Park and Concord West train stations. 

•  Temporary role for a period up to 25 January 2019
•  High profile government organisation
•  Attractive salary, super and leave loading 
•  Flexible working arrangements

Location: Glendenning, relocating to Sydney Olympic Park in 2018

Job Grade / Classification: RFS Level 8/9
Vacancy ref: RFS 18/45
 
Applying for the role: 
Candidates should address their suitability to the role by:

• Providing a cover letter (maximum one A4 page)
• Attaching a resume, which clearly details skills, experience and capabilities required for this role as per the role description, this should include two referees and their contact details (maximum 5 A4 pages).
• Responding to all questions in the online application form including the two targeted questions and essential requirements contained in the 'Key Application Responses' section of this advertisement.

Job Notes

• Applicants should download the Role Description contained hereunder. The information provided in your application must demonstrate that you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role, which are contained in the Role Description.
• The NSW Rural Fire Service welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.
• Relevant criminal history, referee checks and prior employment checks will be conducted on recommended applicants.
• Applications to be submitted through  http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au// 

For more information please see the Role Description
For more information see Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service
For more information see NSW Public Sector Capability Framework 
For more information see NSW RFS Service Plan for 2014-2021
For more information see NSW RFS Code of Conduct and Ethics
For more information see Technical RFS Specific Capabilities
  
Enquiries Contact:   Nika Fomin  (02) 8867 7960
 
Applications Close: Monday 11 June 2018