Program Officer, Forest and Fire Standards

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Program Officer, Forest and Fire Standards to design, improve and implement the doctrine framework for forest and fire management. You will develop standard operating procedures, work instructions and technical specs in collaboration with diverse partners and stakeholders across DEECA's Bushfire Forest Services.

This fixed-term role, with hybrid work options within Victoria, requires a forward-thinking, policy‑savvy

Qualifications

• Experience in land or natural resource management, or policy development is desirable.

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive team? Do you enjoy designing and developing guidance, standards and work instructions that support continuous improvement of forest and fire management? Then the Program Officer, Forest and Fire Standards could be the job for you.

The Program Officer designs, improves and implements the framework for doctrine for forest and fire management program of works. This role works with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders across the State within DEECAs Bushfire Forest Services to develop forest and fire management doctrine, including standard operating procedures, work instructions and technical specifications that incorporate lessons learnt and the best available evidence to support Forest Fire Management (FFM) Vic's operating environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in land or natural resource management, or policy development is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 22 November 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. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm