Forest & Fire Ops Tech Lead - Outdoor Leadership (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Daylesford; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Daylesford, VIC, seeks a practical Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead to direct on‑ground work across planned burning, bushfire response, forest operations and road/trail maintenance. You will lead crews in remote bush settings, drive between sites with a current manual Driver Licence, and drive safety and performance.

This full‑time, permanent role offers outdoor, action‑oriented work and opportunities to make a real

Qualifications

• Desirable: experience in bushfire response or forest operations.
• Understanding of natural resource management, preferably forest management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned burning and bushfire response crews.
• Oversee forest works, road and trail maintenance.
• Manage crews in remote bush settings to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Driver's licence (manual)

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Daylesford, VIC, seeks a practical Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Technical Lead to direct on‑ground work across planned burning, bushfire response, forest operations and road/trail maintenance. You will lead crews in remote bush settings, drive between sites with a current manual Driver Licence, and drive safety and performance.

This full‑time, permanent role offers outdoor, action‑oriented work and opportunities to make a real