Manager, Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services

Victorian Government; Shire of East Gippsland; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DEECA in Victoria is seeking a Manager of Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services to translate strategy into action and enhance bushfire and forest management. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams delivering risk analysis and spatial services to support end-to-end planning.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, science and operations, working with partners to turn priorities into informed decisions and drive continuous improvement in how forest and fire management is planned and delivered.

Qualifications

• Qualification and/or experience related to biodiversity science, natural resource management, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation and/or risk analysis or a related field (desirable).

Responsabilités

• Lead a high-performing team delivering innovative risk analysis and spatial services that support end-to-end planning for bushfire and forest management.
• Turn strategic priorities into action, support informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement in how forest and fire management services are planned and delivered.

Connaissances

Biodiversity science

Natural resource management

Strategic planning

Monitoring and evaluation

Risk analysis

Description du poste

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Gippsland

Reference: 2423

As the Manager of Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services, you'll play a key role in turning strategy into action and help to protect communities, natural environments and public assets. You will work at the intersection of strategy, science, and operations, providing critical insights that enhance bushfire and forest management. This is an opportunity to lead a high-performing team delivering innovative risk analysis and spatial services that support end-to-end planning. You will work closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to turn strategic priorities into action, support informed decision-making, and drive continuous improvement in how forest and fire management services are planned and delivered.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualification and/or experience related to biodiversity science, natural resource management, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation and/or risk analysis or a related field (desirable).

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible by negotiation within Region, preferred Traralgon, Bairnsdale or Orbost with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm