Senior Forest & Fire Ops Lead – Cultural Heritage

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Cultural Operations based in Mansfield to lead cultural heritage oversight within forest, fire and land management programs.

The role involves supervising field crews, coordinating cultural burns and heritage assessments while liaising with Traditional Owners and partners to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage values and works planning for forest management and emergency preparedness.
• Experience in field-based identification and protection of Aboriginal heritage during forest and fire management activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver forest, fire and land management programs across the Goulburn District.
• Conduct cultural heritage assessments and supervise contractors and crews.
• Oversee cultural burns and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with Traditional Owners and stakeholders to protect heritage values during operations.

Skills

Cultural heritage values

Works planning

Forest management

Emergency preparedness

Job description

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Victoria is seeking a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Cultural Operations based in Mansfield to lead cultural heritage oversight within forest, fire and land management programs.

The role involves supervising field crews, coordinating cultural burns and heritage assessments while liaising with Traditional Owners and partners to ensure safe, compliant operations.