Senior Bushfire

Senior Bushfire & Enviro Assessor | Building Permit Admin | Operations | AUS.

We are an architecture and building design practice based in Australia, seeking a mature, highly experienced professional to lead our bushfire assessment and environmental reporting work and support the wider operation of the business. This is a senior, self-directed, part-time role. You will be trusted to work independently, make sound technical judgements, and hold yourself to a high professional standard without close supervision.

The right person combines technical depth in vegetation, land and environmental assessment with strong organisation, clear written communication, and the experience to build and improve systems in a small, growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessments, including vegetation classification, slope and site analysis, and report documentation
• Forestry and vegetation management assessment
• Biodiversity and environmental constraint mapping
• Sustainability and home energy rating support
• Building permit and development application administration
• Client communication support, including drafting correspondence and managing enquiries
• Create and maintain workflows, SOPs and operational systems
• Support business management and the expansion of new service areas
• Help the business delegate effectively by taking ownership of tasks end to end

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in technical or senior professional roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental science, forestry, geography, GIS, civil engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and follow structured processes
• Strong organisational and systems-building skills
• Maturity, sound judgement and professional reliability
• Will make you stand out
• Experience working as an independent contractor for an Australian, American or similar client
• GIS experience
• Experience in the construction or building industry
• Experience creating workflows, SOPs or operational systems
• Experience with project management tools (please specify which)
• Experience with Autodesk Revit (not essential)

Remote Work Requirements

• A reliable computer or laptop
• Stable internet connection of at least 50 Mbps, with a backup option
• A quiet, dedicated home workspace

Hours

Part-time, 25 to 40 hours per week depending on workload, on an agreed weekly schedule aligned to Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT+10). Fully remote.

Compensation

Please state your expected monthly salary (PHP) if working full time. Pay will be pro-rated to the hours worked each month. We will consider your expectation alongside your experience and the scope of the role.

Long-term part-time engagement with opportunities for review and increases

• Paid time off and benefits as applicable