Head of Fire Risk & Applied Science (Hybrid)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Manager, Fire Risk and Applied Science to lead a multidisciplinary team applying fire science, data analytics and emerging technologies to policy and operational challenges.

This ongoing, hybrid role shapes statewide bushfire risk management and climate adaptation, translating science into practical solutions for safer communities and resilient landscapes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, computer science, data science, statistics or a related quantitative discipline is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver modelling, analytics and data science products in a complex operational or policy environment is desirable.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of modern fire and/or land management principles and best practice methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team applying fire science, data analytics, modelling, machine learning and emerging technologies to complex policy, planning and operational challenges.
• Translate contemporary science and operational knowledge into practical statewide solutions for Victoria.
• Generate actionable insights that strengthen strategic investment, improve preparedness and support safer communities, resilient landscapes and effective emergency response.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Modelling

Machine learning

Fire risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resource management / environmental science / computer science / data science / statistics

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Manager, Fire Risk and Applied Science to lead a multidisciplinary team applying fire science, data analytics and emerging technologies to policy and operational challenges.

This ongoing, hybrid role shapes statewide bushfire risk management and climate adaptation, translating science into practical solutions for safer communities and resilient landscapes.