Manager, Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Manager, Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services to translate strategy into action and safeguard communities, natural environments and public assets. You will lead a high-performing team delivering risk analysis and spatial services for end-to-end planning.

The role involves working at the intersection of strategy, science and operations with hybrid work arrangements and strong emphasis on collaboration with partners.

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).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services to turn strategy into action and support bushfire and forest management decisions.
• Provide critical insights through risk analysis and spatial services to inform end-to-end planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in forest and fire management services.

Skills

Biodiversity science

Natural resource management

Strategic planning

Monitoring & evaluation

Risk analysis

Job description

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Manager, Strategy, Risk and Spatial Services

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.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

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. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.