Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead (Toolangi)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Shire of Murrindindi; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to plan, coordinate and deliver forest and fire management activities across the region. You will provide technical leadership within the District Operations team, mentor staff and coordinate work programs to ensure safe, efficient field operations.

Collaborating with planners, contractors and local communities, you’ll bring practical expertise to projects supporting Victoria's

Qualifications

• Experience in bushfire operations, forest operations, natural resource management or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate work programs and support the development of others.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in dynamic operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Working within the District Operations team, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor staff, coordinate work programs and help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of field operations.
• You’ll work closely with planners, contractors, local communities and partner agencies, bringing practical expertise and local knowledge to projects that support Victoria's forests, parks and public land.
• You’ll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, capability development and continuous improvement while contributing to meaningful work that protects communities and the environment.

Skills

Technical leadership

Staff mentoring

Work program coordination

Decision-making

Job description

As a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead, you'll play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse range of forest and fire management activities across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Working within the District Operations team, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor staff, coordinate work programs and help ensure the safe and efficient delivery of field operations.
• You’ll work closely with planners, contractors, local communities and partner agencies, bringing practical expertise and local knowledge to projects that support Victoria's forests, parks and public land.
• You’ll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, capability development and continuous improvement while contributing to meaningful work that protects communities and the environment.

What you need

• Experience in bushfire operations, forest operations, natural resource management or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate work programs and support the development of others.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in dynamic operational environments.