Hybrid Forest & Fire Operations Tech Lead

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Bright; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Bright, Victoria, invites applications for a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead. You will lead work groups, supervise field tasks and coordinate forest operations across state lands, with a focus on fire prevention and environmental stewardship.

This ongoing role requires specialist technical expertise in bushfire response, strong leadership and the ability to deploy across the state for emergency response and planned

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational tasks and fire prevention activities.
• Manage work groups and coordinate field operations in state forests, national parks and public land.
• Be prepared for deployment across Victoria and support emergency response and planned burning operations.

Skills

Bushfire response experience

Forest operations knowledge

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Bright, Victoria, invites applications for a Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead. You will lead work groups, supervise field tasks and coordinate forest operations across state lands, with a focus on fire prevention and environmental stewardship.

This ongoing role requires specialist technical expertise in bushfire response, strong leadership and the ability to deploy across the state for emergency response and planned