Senior Bushfire Consultant
LocationSydney, Australia
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentCFD, Wind and Energy
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 12, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live19h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills
Ability to prepare clear, defensible reports for councils, developers, architects, homeowners, and regulatory authorities
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
Experience in the field across: site inspections, GPS data collection, terrain and access assessments, site photography and documentation and vegetation survey
Strong understanding of bushfire planning and assessment frameworks
Strong understanding of Asset Protection Zones (APZs)
Strong understanding of hazard reduction burning
Strong understanding of land management practices
Strong understanding of biodiversity constraints
Strong understanding of ecology and vegetation classification
Degree qualifications in Environmental Science
Degree qualifications in Fire Engineering
Degree qualifications in Town Planning
NSW RFS Bushfire Planning Courses
AFAC Training
BAL Assessor Training
GIS Certifications
Experience within NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
Experience within Environmental Consulting
Experience within Urban Planning Consultancies
Experience within Emergency Management
Experience within Forestry Corporation
Skills
ArcGIS
QGIS
Nearmap
GPS
About the Business and Role
About the company
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1000+ staff in APAC alone, we are proud to provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
As a Senior Bushfire Consultant, you will join a team of 13 specialist CFD, Wind and Energy consultants across the east coast of Australia to deliver projects and grow the business. This is a permanent full-time role with a preference to be based out of our Sydney office.
Our team works on a wide variety of interesting projects including impact assessments, sustainability management plans, renewable energy projects and risk assessment amongst others. These projects span Australia, New Zealand, PNG and the Pacific Islands.
Responsibilities
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Assess bushfire hazards affecting developments and infrastructure especially BESS’s.
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Analyse bushfire behaviour, fire science, vegetation types, fuel loads, slope, topography, and weather influences.
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Conduct site inspections and field assessments.
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Undertake Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments in accordance with AS 3959 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire-Prone Areas.
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Determine BAL ratings from BAL-LOW through to BAL-FZ.
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Provide recommendations on bushfire construction requirements and mitigation measures.
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Prepare: Bushfire Assessment Reports (BARs), Bushfire Management Statements, Bushfire Emergency Management Plans
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Ensure compliance with: Rural Fires Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Planning for Bush Fire Protection (PBP)
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Liaise with councils, NSW Rural Fire Service, planners, and other stakeholders.
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Utilise GIS and spatial mapping tools including ArcGIS, QGIS, Nearmap
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Produce bushfire constraint maps, spatial analysis, and supporting technical documentation.
Knowledge & Skills
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Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
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Ability to prepare clear, defensible reports for councils, developers, architects, homeowners, and regulatory authorities.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
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Experience in the field across: site inspections, GPS data collection, terrain and access assessments, site photography and documentation and vegetation survey
Strong understanding of:
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Bushfire planning and assessment frameworks
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Asset Protection Zones (APZs)
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Hazard reduction burning
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Land management practices
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Biodiversity constraints
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Ecology and vegetation classification
Nice to have
Experience within one or more of the following sectors will be highly regarded:
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NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
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Environmental Consulting
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Urban Planning Consultancies
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Emergency Management
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Forestry Corporation
Qualifications
Degree qualifications in one of the following disciplines are highly regarded:
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Environmental Science
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Fire Engineering
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Town Planning
Additional certifications and training highly desirable:
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NSW RFS Bushfire Planning Courses
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AFAC Training
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BAL Assessor Training
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GIS Certifications
Our Benefits
We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcomes. We recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here.
Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.