Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Varied hours

Part-time work

Job sharing

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Project Officer Planning and Approvals Framework Design to support the integration of forest and fire management planning processes. The role sits in the Planning and Approvals Framework Team within the Planning and Authorisations Branch and requires adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.

You will build relationships across Bushfire and Forest Services to promote planning process improvements and contribute to

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 forest/fire management, biodiversity, cultural/historic heritage or strategic/statutory planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with teams across Bushfire and Forest Services to support planning process improvements.
• Support the Planning and Approvals Framework Team in reform and design development of operational and tactical planning processes.

Education

Public policy / natural resource / environmental management degree

Job description

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Location not specified

Reference: 1982

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.

• 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.

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

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 4 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.

• hybrid work
• varied hours
• part-time work
• job sharing

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Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm