Forest & Fire Operations Lead (Technical)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Shire of East Gippsland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Job sharing

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Gippsland is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead. You will manage work groups, oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities across Victoria’s forests, parks and public lands, driving environmental stewardship and public safety.

The role involves coordination of emergency response and planned burning operations, with potential deployment across the state.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work groups to oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities across state forests, national parks and protected lands.
• Ensure ongoing effectiveness and output of workcentres, supporting environmental preservation and public safety.
• Be prepared for deployment across Victoria, contributing to emergency response and planned burning operations.

Skills

Bushfire response experience

Forest operations knowledge

Natural resource management

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Gippsland is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead. You will manage work groups, oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities across Victoria’s forests, parks and public lands, driving environmental stewardship and public safety.

The role involves coordination of emergency response and planned burning operations, with potential deployment across the state.