Forest & Fire Ops Technical Lead — Hybrid Role

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Erica; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead based at Erica in Gippsland. The role combines hands-on leadership with maintenance of roads, recreation areas and fire infrastructure to protect communities and landscapes.

You will lead preparedness, response and recovery for bushfire events, with opportunities to deploy across Victoria and collaborate with top professionals in the field.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.
• Knowledge of natural resource management and forest operations preferred.
• Current manual Driver’s Licence is required (conditions A, I & V not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor crew while maintaining roads, recreation areas and fire infrastructure.
• Be at the front line of fire and other emergencies, leading preparedness, response and recovery.
• Opportunity to deploy across Victoria and work with experienced teams.

Skills

Bushfire response

Forest operations

Natural resource management

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead based at Erica in Gippsland. The role combines hands-on leadership with maintenance of roads, recreation areas and fire infrastructure to protect communities and landscapes.

You will lead preparedness, response and recovery for bushfire events, with opportunities to deploy across Victoria and collaborate with top professionals in the field.