Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead -

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Alpine Shire; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC invites applications for Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead. The role focuses on leading work groups and supervising operational tasks and fire prevention across Victoria’s forests, parks and public land.

Ideal candidates will have bushfire response or forest operations experience and a strong background in natural resource management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in natural resource management, preferably with good knowledge of forest management and forest operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities within Victoria's state forests, national parks and protected public land.
• Lead and coordinate work groups, ensuring safety, efficiency and timely output in emergency response and planned burning operations.
• Potential deployment across the state to support environmental preservation and public safety objectives.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Natural resource management

Forest management

Job description

Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead -

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Alpine VIC

Are you ready to take your forest management and fire prevention skills to the next level? Join our elite team as a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead!

Get ready for an exhilarating career that combines leadership, operational excellence and environmental stewardship!

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our passionate Forest and Fire Operations Officer (FFOO) team.

As a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in managing work groups and overseeing operational tasks and fire prevention activities in Victoria’s state forests, national parks and protected public land.

Your expertise and coordination skills will ensure the ongoing effectiveness and output of our workcentres, driving us closer to our mission of environmental preservation and public safety.

This is your chance to join an exceptional team committed to environmental conservation and public safety. Be prepared for potential deployment across the state, where you may encounter challenging terrains whilst contributing to both emergency response and planned burning operations.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable
• Demonstrated experience and understanding in natural resource management, preferably with good knowledge of forest management and forest operations.

This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Bright, Victoria.

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.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.

Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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.