Forest & Fire Operations Lead (Technical)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; City of Hume; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Hume, VIC seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to coordinate forest, fire and land management activities on public land. You will lead field crews, mentor staff and provide technical guidance to ensure safe, effective outcomes across multiple projects.

This hands-on role requires outdoors experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to drive work plans, maintain records and support forest management

Qualifications

• Current manual driver's licence required (A, I & V not acceptable for employment).
• Pre-employment screening including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and medical/fitness requirements.
• Successful applicants must complete the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent resident status required for ongoing appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver forest, fire and land management activities across public land.
• Plan and organise operational programs with field crews and supervisors.
• Provide technical guidance to teams to achieve safe, quality outcomes.
• Contribute to bushfire response and recovery operations when emergencies occur.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Natural resource management

Forest management

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Hume, VIC seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to coordinate forest, fire and land management activities on public land. You will lead field crews, mentor staff and provide technical guidance to ensure safe, effective outcomes across multiple projects.

This hands-on role requires outdoors experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to drive work plans, maintain records and support forest management