Senior Forest & Fire Operations Lead - Cultural Heritage

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Mansfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Mansfield is seeking a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Cultural Operations to deliver forest, fire and land management programs while protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage.

You will lead field activities, supervise crews and contractors, and collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to ensure cultural heritage values are safeguarded during operations and emergency responses across the Goulburn District.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of cultural heritage values and works planning required for the delivery of programs including forest management, road management, fuel management & emergency preparedness and response.
• Demonstrated experience in field-based identification, protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage values in delivery of forest and fire management activities

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities and supervise crews and contractors across forest, fire and land management programs.
• Support emergency response activities across the Goulburn District.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to protect cultural heritage values during operations.

Skills

Cultural heritage planning

Field heritage identification

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Mansfield is seeking a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Cultural Operations to deliver forest, fire and land management programs while protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage.

You will lead field activities, supervise crews and contractors, and collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to ensure cultural heritage values are safeguarded during operations and emergency responses across the Goulburn District.