Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead (Bright)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead to manage work groups and oversee operational tasks and fire prevention across Victoria’s state forests, national parks and protected public land, with potential deployment across the state.

The role requires leadership and coordination skills, with involvement in emergency response and planned burning operations.

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 across Victoria’s state forests, national parks and protected public land.
• Ensure ongoing effectiveness and output of work centres and support emergency response and planned burning operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Job description

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

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

• 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.

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 [email protected] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026.