Forest & Fire Operations Tech Lead - Field & Response

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Shire of East Gippsland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Orbost, Victoria, is seeking a Forest & Fire Operation Officer - Technical Lead. You will support fire prevention works and forest management across state forests and public land, with a focus on equipment maintenance and operation.

The role involves emergency response, training such as fire and 4WD, and deployment across Victoria. Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence and meet pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire prevention works and forest management activities in Victoria's state forests and public land.
• Emergency response deployments across Victoria and maintenance of plant, machinery and equipment.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Orbost, Victoria, is seeking a Forest & Fire Operation Officer - Technical Lead. You will support fire prevention works and forest management across state forests and public land, with a focus on equipment maintenance and operation.

The role involves emergency response, training such as fire and 4WD, and deployment across Victoria. Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence and meet pre-employment checks.