District Forest & Fire Planning Lead

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Shire of Murrindindi; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning to lead a team of planning specialists turning strategic priorities into practical forest and fire programs.

You'll collaborate with operational teams, stakeholders and communities, leveraging data and local knowledge to deliver safe, healthy landscapes while guiding planning systems like FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS. Hybrid work; flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic planning skills with ability to translate priorities into programs.
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Navigate complex planning and operational challenges.
• Build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Use data and evidence to support sound decision-making.
• Deliver practical outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Tools

FMS

eMAP

ArcGIS

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria seeks a Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning to lead a team of planning specialists turning strategic priorities into practical forest and fire programs.

You'll collaborate with operational teams, stakeholders and communities, leveraging data and local knowledge to deliver safe, healthy landscapes while guiding planning systems like FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS. Hybrid work; flexible arrangements.