District Forest and Fire Planning Officer (Snowy)

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

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer to shape how Victoria's landscapes are managed and defended.

You will develop tactical plans for fuel management, forest health and land management across the Snowy District, translating priorities into on-ground actions while coordinating with staff, contractors and Traditional Owners to reduce bushfire risk and protect communities.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge/experience in planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental asset maintenance/improvement programs desirable.
• Contractor management skills including procurement desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fuel management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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District Forest and Fire Planning Officer (Snowy)

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

As a District Forest and Fire Planning Officer, you'' 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 offer a mi 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

• 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 for a period until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Snowy District with hybrid work arrangements available.

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

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] .

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