Senior Forest & Fire Ops Trainer — Hybrid, Victoria

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

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.