Field Operations Lead – Forest & Fire Safety (Flexible)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Anglesea; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Anglesea, Victoria is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead a diverse team across the Otway District and Barwon South West Region. The role focuses on land management, fuel management, roading and fire prevention activities in the field.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence and will undergo pre-employment screening, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and fitness assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing works programs in one or more of the following: - planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities including experience in management of staff.
• Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.
• Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team and work across the Otway District and Barwon South West Region with operational and planning staff.
• Coordinate Workcentre staff to deliver a range of operational tasks in the field in a safe and effective manner, including fuel management and roading, along with fire prevention activities.
• The Bushfire and Forest Services Group plays a critical role in Victoria's natural landscape, including bushfire prevention and emergency response.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Land management

Team coordination

Fuel management

Roading

Fire prevention

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Anglesea, Victoria is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to lead a diverse team across the Otway District and Barwon South West Region. The role focuses on land management, fuel management, roading and fire prevention activities in the field.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence and will undergo pre-employment screening, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and fitness assessments.