Seasonal Forest & Fire Operations Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Victoria; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Training & accreditation

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC offers ongoing and seasonal Forest and Fire Operations Officer positions across Victoria's National Parks, State Forests and Protected Public Land. Join a dynamic team and contribute to fire management, with opportunities to support flood and storm responses and gain valuable accreditation.

These roles include 2‑week training camps, a pathway to General Firefighter accreditation, and salaries ranging from $56,044 to $65,221 per year plus

Qualifications

• Hold a current manual Drivers Licence (Conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).
• Will be 18 years old as of 1 October 2026.
• Enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a great team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver forest and fire management operations across Victoria's national parks and state lands.
• Support emergency responses including floods and storms.
• Attend training to earn the General Firefighter accreditation.

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC offers ongoing and seasonal Forest and Fire Operations Officer positions across Victoria's National Parks, State Forests and Protected Public Land. Join a dynamic team and contribute to fire management, with opportunities to support flood and storm responses and gain valuable accreditation.

These roles include 2‑week training camps, a pathway to General Firefighter accreditation, and salaries ranging from $56,044 to $65,221 per year plus