Careers at Bushfire Smart

Shape Safer Communities. Grow Your Career.

At Bushfire Smart, we help people and places thrive in the face of bushfire risk. Whether conducting fieldwork, writing policy-compliant reports, or guiding clients through complex regulations, our team plays a vital role in bushfire resilience across Western Australia.

We’re not currently hiring, but we’re always keen to connect with people who are passionate about bushfire safety, planning, and environmental management. If you’re a bushfire practitioner or environmental/town planner and think you’d be an asset to the team, contact us today.

What We Look For

We recruit for roles such as Bushfire Assessors, GIS technicians, and planners. These roles typically involve:

  • On-site Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments

  • Report preparation aligned with AS 3959 and SPP 3.7

  • Client and stakeholder communication

  • GIS analysis and vegetation classification

  • Interpretation of bushfire legislation and policy

Our work suits individuals from diverse backgrounds — including building design, fire safety, environmental science, and town planning — especially those eager to gain or progress BPAD accreditation.

Why Join Bushfire Smart?

  • Career Development: Support through BPAD Levels 1–3, mentoring, and certification assistance

  • Varied Work Environment: A mix of field and office-based duties

  • Project Diversity: Engage with commercial, residential, and regional projects across WA

  • Sustainable Focus: A paperless office and strong commitment to community wellbeing

  • Supportive Team: We’re a tight-knit crew who take our work seriously — but not ourselves. Expect a bit of banter, good laughs, and a genuinely down-to-earth team culture.

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