District Forest and Fire Planning Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Shire of East Gippsland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) invites applications for a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer in Gippsland. You will help shape tactical plans for fuel management, forest health and land stewardship across Victoria's Snowy District, aligning on-ground actions with strategic priorities.

You will work with operational staff, contractors and Traditional Owners to translate local knowledge into practical plans, with a focus on collaboration, problem solving

Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience in planning and delivering forest recreation asset maintenance and improvement programs (or similar).
• Procurement and/or contractor management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop tactical plans for fuel management, forest health and land management across Victoria's Snowy District.
• Prepare burn plans, site plans and operational work orders to reduce bushfire risk and protect communities.
• Collaborate with operational staff, contractors and Traditional Owners to turn priorities into on-ground outcomes.

Skills

Forest asset maintenance

Contractor management

Job description

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Gippsland

Reference: 2549

Are you interested in shaping how forests and fire management programs are planned and delivered across Victoria's most iconic landscapes?

As a District Forest and Fire planning Officer, you'll work as part of a collaborative team responsible for developing the tactical plans that guide fuel management, forest health and land management activities across the Snowy District. From burn plans and site plans to operational work orders, your work will help reduce bushfire risk, protect communities and support healthy, resilient public land.

Working closely with operational staff, contractors, Traditional Owners and stakeholders, you'll combine local knowledge with strategic planning to turn priorities into on-ground outcomes. This role offers a mix of planning, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that makes a tangible difference across Victoria's unique landscapes.

• Knowledge and / or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of forest recreation asset maintenance and improvement programs (or similar) is desirable.
• Procurement and / or contractor management experience is desirable.

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 Thursday, 19 November 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 [e-mail] .

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 .

Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm