Senior Superintendent

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; City of Hume; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Victoria invites applications for a Senior Superintendent to lead large-scale forest and fire management works on public land. You will coordinate field teams, contractors and staff to deliver safe, efficient programs and provide expert contract management support.

This hands-on, grounded role blends field delivery with procurement support, stakeholder engagement and staff mentoring to keep projects on track and achieving outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Experience land management operational activities including implementing and monitoring safety practices.
• Experience working in the field in forest terrain, using GPS and 4WD.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex on-ground forest and fire management works across public land.
• Provide expert contract management support for complex projects.
• Mentor staff, monitor contractor performance, and assist with procurement processes to keep projects on track.
• Combine field work, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and leadership to support programs.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Field operations

Forestry

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC - Hume VIC

Do you enjoy leading complex on-ground projects and working with people to deliver lasting outcomes for Victoria's forests and public land?

As a Senior Superintendent, you'll play a key role in delivering large-scale forest and fire management works across public land. You'll work closely with contractors, Superintendents and field-based staff to ensure important programs are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll also provide expert contract management support for complex and high-impact projects, helping to turn plans into real outcomes on the ground.

This is a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same. One day you could be supporting the delivery of complex field works, and the next mentoring staff, monitoring contractor performance, assisting with procurement processes or helping solve challenges to keep projects on track. You'll combine field work, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and leadership to support forest and fire management programs across the region.

You'll join the Forest and Fire Programs team, a supportive and experienced group responsible for coordinating and delivering important forest and fire management programs. The team works collaboratively, shares knowledge and expertise, and is committed to achieving positive outcomes for communities, public land and the environment.

We're looking for someone who can build strong working relationships, communicate effectively, think practically and support others to succeed. Experience in contract management, field-based operations, forestry, land management, natural resource management or fire management will help you thrive in this role.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management
• Experience land management operational activities including implementing and monitoring safety practices
• Experience working in the field in forest terrain, using GPS and 4WD

This is a fixed term position available until 21 April 2028. The work location for this position is flexible within Hume Region with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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.

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