District Forest and Fire Planning Officer

Victorian Government; Victoria; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer to shape how forest recreation, fuel management and land management activities are planned and delivered across Victoria’s Snowy District. You will translate priorities into tactical plans, burn and site plans, and operational work orders in collaboration with staff, contractors and stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements within Gippsland’s Snowy District, with a focus

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop tactical plans that guide fuel management, forest health and land management across the Snowy District.
• Prepare burn plans, site plans and operational work orders to deliver on-ground outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational staff, contractors and stakeholders to turn priorities into practical actions.

Conocimientos

Forest planning

Stakeholder engagement

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District Forest and Fire Planning Officer

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.

You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth and delivering practical outcomes for communities and the environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• 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.

This is a fixed term position available until 30/06/2028. The work location for this position is flexible within Snowy District (part of Gippsland Region) with hybrid work arrangements available.

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.

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 .