District Forest and Fire Planning Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Alpine Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible hours

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Alpine VIC is seeking a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer to guide planning for on-ground forest and fire management across Victoria. You will join a team of planning specialists to develop plans for fuels, roading, recreation and forest health programs.

The role focuses on problem-solving, data analysis and collaboration with operational teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• An ability to analyse information and solve problems.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work with a range of stakeholders.
• A passion for public land, environmental management, forestry, fire management or similar fields.
• Experience in land, fuel, road, recreation or environmental management programs will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of planning specialists to develop the plans that guide on-ground forest and fire management activities across Victoria.
• From planned burns and fuel management to roading, recreation and forest health programs, your work will help ensure the right projects are delivered in the right places.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical outcomes.

Job description

District Forest and Fire Planning Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC - Alpine VIC

Do you want to help shape the work that protects Victoria's forests, public land and communities?

As a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer, you'll work with a team of planning specialists to develop the plans that guide on-ground forest and fire management activities across Victoria. From planned burns and fuel management to roading, recreation and forest health programs, your work will help ensure the right projects are delivered in the right places.

This is a role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data and mapping systems, and collaborating with operational teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical outcomes.

What you'll bring

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

An ability to analyse information and solve problems.

A collaborative approach and willingness to work with a range of stakeholders.

A passion for public land, environmental management, forestry, fire management or similar fields.

Experience in land, fuel, road, recreation or environmental management programs will be highly regarded.

Why join Bushfire and Forest Services?

Bushfire and Forest Services manages 3.2 million hectares of state forest and plays a critical role in preparing for and responding to emergencies across Victoria. We work in local communities across the state and make a real difference to the people, places and environments we serve.

You'll join a supportive team, gain exposure to a range of forest and fire management programs, and have opportunities to build your skills and grow your career, all while enjoying flexible work arrangements

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A broad knowledge and/or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental asset maintenance and improvement programs is desirable.
• Contractor management skills including the ability to manage procurement is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 5338 Great Alpine Road, Ovens (Ovens Office).

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.