At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct fire prevention inspections and promote community safety across Latrobe City.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Latrobe City Council, focused on community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, career growth opportunities, and a positive workplace culture.
- Other info: Diverse applicants encouraged; inclusive environment with support for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of fire risk management and strong communication skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
- Morwell | Casual
- Temporary 23/11/2026 to 30/04/2027 | Band 4 plus Casual Loading
We're looking for an Assistant Municipal Fire Prevention Officer to join our Emergency Management team, with a focus on carrying out fire prevention inspections across Latrobe City.
In this role, you'll assess properties, identify fire hazards and support compliance with fire prevention legislation to help protect people, property and public spaces.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to community safety through practical inspection work, supporting fire prevention works and issuing fire prevention notices under delegation.
You'll work closely with community members, emergency response agencies and other stakeholders to promote fire safety and reduce fire risks across the municipality, while also contributing to the team's broader emergency management activities.
Why Join Us at Council?
When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.
We offer
- Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
- A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out fire prevention inspections and identifying properties that may present a fire risk.
- Supporting the preparation, implementation and monitoring of fire prevention works across private and public land, including Council bushland reserves.
- Issuing fire prevention notices under delegation to help reduce fire hazards across the municipality.
- Promoting community awareness of fire prevention requirements, plans and legislation.
- Working with fire management authorities and other agencies to support community education and fire safety initiatives.
- Assisting the Emergency Management team to respond to community needs during times of crisis.
About You
You are community-minded, organised and motivated to contribute to public safety.
You bring sound knowledge of fire risk management, strong communication skills and the ability to assess risks and make informed recommendations.
You enjoy working with community members, emergency management stakeholders and a variety of systems and information sources to achieve positive outcomes.
- Key Selection Criteria
- Sound understanding of fire risk management.
- Ability to assess properties and measure fuel hazard, interpret risk to life and property.
- Demonstrated administrative experience and proficiency in the application of a range of software systems, including Microsoft Office.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and accurately with a range of people, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Essential Qualifications
- Qualification in Municipal Fire Prevention or equivalent fire management experience is preferred, or relevant experience and a willingness to learn.
- Current Driver's Licence.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Erin Bulmer - Coordinator Emergency Management on 0407 579 184. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.
by 5.00 pm on Friday 13th November 2026.
Belonging at Latrobe City Council
At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation.
Our recruitment practices reflect this.
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
For further information, contact Indigenous Employment@latrobe. vic. gov. au or 1300 367 700.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at careers@latrobe. vic. gov. au or 5128 6113.
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