Head of Fire Risk & Applied Science – Hybrid Victoria

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA in Melbourne VIC is seeking a Manager, Fire Risk and Applied Science to shape Victoria's bushfire management. You will lead a multidisciplinary team using fire science, data analytics, modelling, machine learning and emerging tech to address policy, planning and operational challenges, delivering statewide insights.

The role focuses on translating science into practical statewide solutions for safer communities and resilient landscapes, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• This is a leadership role requiring a tertiary qualification as described in the qualifications list.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver modelling, analytics and data science products in a complex policy or operational environment is desirable.
• Sound knowledge 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 policy, planning and operational challenges.
• The role generates actionable insights that strengthen strategic investment, improve preparedness and support safer communities, resilient landscapes and effective emergency response.
• Translate contemporary science and operational knowledge into practical statewide solutions for Victoria.

Skills

Leading multidisciplinary technical-te

Modelling

Analytics

Data science

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, computer science, data science, statistics or related quantitative discipline

Job description

Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA in Melbourne VIC is seeking a Manager, Fire Risk and Applied Science to shape Victoria's bushfire management. You will lead a multidisciplinary team using fire science, data analytics, modelling, machine learning and emerging tech to address policy, planning and operational challenges, delivering statewide insights.

The role focuses on translating science into practical statewide solutions for safer communities and resilient landscapes, with hybrid work