Forest & Fire Ops Technical Lead — Hybrid Field Role

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Orbost; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Training provided

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Orbost, Victoria, seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to deliver fire prevention and forest management tasks.

The role prioritises plant, machinery and equipment use and maintenance to support priority programs, with an emergency response focus.

Training will be provided; deployment across Victoria for fire suppression or planned burning may be required; hybrid working arrangements are available.

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

• Help deliver a wide range of operational tasks such as fire prevention works and forest management activities in Victoria’s state forests and other public land.
• Focus on the use and maintenance of plant, machinery and other equipment to support the delivery of priority programs.
• Receive training in line with role requirements including fire and 4WD training.
• Role may require deployment across Victoria for fire suppression and planned burning; a high level of fitness is essential.

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in Orbost, Victoria, seeks a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead to deliver fire prevention and forest management tasks.

The role prioritises plant, machinery and equipment use and maintenance to support priority programs, with an emergency response focus.

Training will be provided; deployment across Victoria for fire suppression or planned burning may be required; hybrid working arrangements are available.