Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) invites applications for a Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design. The role supports the design development of operational and tactical planning to move to an integrated forest and fire management approach.

Based in Victoria with hybrid work options, the position is fixed term for 12 months at 0.60 FTE. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter; reference the Position Description's mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public policy, natural resource or environmental management is desirable.
• Experience in compliance environment, program planning and/or operations related to forest/fire management, biodiversity, cultural/historic heritage or strategic/statutory planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop planning processes for integrated forest and fire management planning.
• Contribute to planning reform within the Forest and Fire Operation Division.
• Build relationships across Bushfire and Forest Services and influence teams to adopt planning improvements.
• Work within the Planning and Approvals Framework Team in the Planning and Authorisations (P&A) Branch.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy / environmental management degree

Job description

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Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design

The Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design plays a key role in the design development of the operational and tactical planning processes that enable a move towards an integrated forest and fire management planning approach.This role will be integral in the Forest and Fire Operation Division planning reform and requires someone that is able to adapt to change and problem solve.

In this role, you will build relationships with various teams from across Bushfire and Forest Services and use your influence to support others to adopt planning process improvements.

The Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design sits in the Planning and Approvals Framework Team in the Planning and Authorisations (P&A) Branch.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, natural resource or environmental management or similar is desirable.
• Experience and expertise in the compliance environment, program planning and/or operations for one or more of forest/fire management, biodiversity, cultural/historic heritage or strategic/statutory planning is desirable.

This is a fixed term, part time (0.60) position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.

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 11.59pm on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.