Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training (Ovens)

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Ovens; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Training in Ovens, Victoria. This full-time, permanent role leads planning, coordination and delivery of training to build staff capability in forest management and emergency response.

You will coach staff, coordinate programs and support DEECA's emergency management capability, with a focus on safety and competency in field-based roles.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering training for forest and fire operations.
• Ability to build capability through formal and informal programs.
• Progress towards Cert IV Training and Assessment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of training activities to build technical and operational capability for DEECA staff.
• Coordinate large training programs and coach personnel in technical and operational skills.
• Contribute to DEECA's emergency management capability and readiness.
• Ensure safety and high standards in training delivery and field operations.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching & mentoring

Independent coordination

Safety & training standards

Education

Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Job description

Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training (Ovens)

Full time, Permanent

2d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

Do you want to build the skills and confidence that help people work safely and effectively in Victoria’s forests and when responding to emergencies?

As a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Training, you’ll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of activities to build and maintain technical and operational capability for DEECA staff. You’ll help people gain the practical skills, experience and confidence they need to safely and effectively work in the field when undertaking forest and fuel management activities or emergency response.

This is a role that will see you contributing to all aspects of DEECA's emergency management capability. You may find yourself coordinating delivery of large training programs one-week, coaching personnel in technical or operational skills the next, or assisting with the response to emergencies and fuel management. No matter the task, your work will make an important contribution to building and maintaining DEECA's emergency management capability.

You’ll join the Regional Bushfire and Emergency Management team within Forest and Fire Operations. The team works together to build the capability, readiness and relationships needed to respond effectively to bushfires and other emergencies on public land.

We’re looking for someone with practical forest and fire operations experience, a demonstrated ability to build capability through formal and informal programs, and a supportive approach to coaching and mentoring others. You’ll be confident working independently, coordinating programs, communicating clearly and maintaining high standards for safety and training delivery. A Certificate IV Training and Assessment (40122) or equivalent, or substantial progress towards, will be highly regarded.

If you’re ready to use your operational experience to develop people and strengthen Victoria’s emergency management capability, we’d love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Forest and Fire Operations Division responsibilities and delivery of programs including forest management, road management, fuel management & emergency preparedness and response.
• Current accreditation (or substantial progress towards) Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40122) including demonstrated compliance with documentation requirements and experience in training and delivery of competency assessment for field based or technical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of training relating to technical and operational roles and skills.

This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Ovens, Victoria.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.

Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

• We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 03 November 2026.