Forest & Fire Operations Lead — Technical Specialist (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

DEECA in Bright, Victoria seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to lead work groups, oversee operational tasks and drive fire prevention activities across state forests, national parks and public land. You will coordinate teams to deliver effective outputs while ensuring safety and environmental stewardship in challenging terrains.

The role offers ongoing permanent employment with potential deployment across Victoria.

Qualifications

• Experience in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.
• Understanding of natural resource management and forest operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead work groups and oversee operational tasks in forest and park sites.
• Coordinate fire prevention activities and emergency response.
• Ensure effectiveness of workcentres and safety outputs.
• Deploy across state regions including Bright, Victoria.

Skills

Forest operations

Bushfire response

Leadership

Job description

DEECA in Bright, Victoria seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to lead work groups, oversee operational tasks and drive fire prevention activities across state forests, national parks and public land. You will coordinate teams to deliver effective outputs while ensuring safety and environmental stewardship in challenging terrains.

The role offers ongoing permanent employment with potential deployment across Victoria.