Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead (Bright)

DEECA; Bright; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DEECA – Bright VIC is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead to guide workgroups and oversee fire prevention activities across Victoria’s state forests, national parks, and protected public land.

This role blends leadership, operational excellence and environmental stewardship, with potential deployment across the state to support emergency response and planned burning operations. Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage work groups and oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities in Victoria’s state forests, national parks and protected public land.
• Drive the ongoing effectiveness and output of DEECA’s forest operations workcentres through coordination and leadership.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Natural resource management

Forest management

Job description

Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead (Bright)

DEECA – Bright VIC

Full time, Permanent

12d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

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 knowledge or experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and 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 , including the mandatory requirements.

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.

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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.