Field Team Leader: Forest & Fire Operations (Castlemaine)

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA in Castlemaine, VIC is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Team Leader. The role focuses on leading field work, coordinating operations, and delivering forest management activities across state lands and national parks.

The position involves outdoor work, remote locations, and strong emphasis on emergency response; applicants should have a current manual Driver's Licence and readiness for regional deployment as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field work delivery teams.
• Experience in natural resource management and forest operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Crew Leader/Operations Officer Level 1 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead field work delivery teams to ensure outputs of the workcentre.
• Plan, direct and coordinate a broad range of field activities.
• Oversee outdoor tasks including road/culvert maintenance, vegetation management and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Natural resource management

Forest operations

Crew Leader accreditation

Job description

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA in Castlemaine, VIC is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Team Leader. The role focuses on leading field work, coordinating operations, and delivering forest management activities across state lands and national parks.

The position involves outdoor work, remote locations, and strong emphasis on emergency response; applicants should have a current manual Driver's Licence and readiness for regional deployment as needed.