Vegetation Management Officer

4 weeks ago

Seymour, Victoria, Australia Country Fire Authority (CFA) Full time

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  • Full Time Ongoing
About This Role
  • Location Seymour or Shepparton negotiable North East
  • Full Time Ongoing
  • PTA 4 $89,586 - $102,658 pa (plus 12% superannuation)

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.

About The Role

At CFA, our Vegetation Management Program plays a vital role in protecting Victorian communities. By reducing bushfire risk through smart fuel management, we strengthen not only the safety of our environment but also the skills and resilience of our volunteers, staff, and the broader community. Our approach is based on deep knowledge of fire behaviour and practical, effective prevention strategies.

We are now offering an exciting, field-based opportunity for a motivated vegetation management professional to make a real impact.

You'll provide expert advice on sustainable vegetation management for fire prevention, balancing legislative, environmental, cultural and financial considerations. This role is crucial in developing and implementing operational plans that align with State Policy, Regional Strategies and local community needs.

This is a unique opportunity for professionals who have demonstrated experience working in fire services, land management agencies, environmental planning or emergency management sectors to broaden their skills and join a purpose-driven and community-focused organisation.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Plan and deliver strategic vegetation management programs, including the establishment of linear breaks for operational readiness.
  • Build strong relationships with landowners, community groups, and partner agencies to promote collaborative vegetation management initiatives.
  • Deliver ecologically sustainable, culturally sensitive, and risk-based land management solutions.
  • Provide high-level technical advice on vegetation management practices and fire prevention strategies.
  • Conduct property inspections and work closely with CFA brigades to design and implement treatment plans.
  • Communicate legislative requirements, policies, and best-practice guidelines to a range of stakeholders.
  • Monitor, review, and continuously improve vegetation treatment programs.
  • Oversee contractor operations and support local vegetation management teams.
  • Provide guidance and capability-building initiatives for CFA volunteers to enhance local preparedness.
  • Contribute to post-fire land rehabilitation and recovery planning.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following
  • Appropriate tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative, environmental and technical issues relevant to vegetation management.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to assess vegetation management risks, develop appropriate mitigation plans and facilitate implementation of those plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, build and maintain partnerships between key stakeholder groups.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to prepare high level written advice, plans and reports.
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to work with limited supervision.
  • Experience in working with diverse communities and volunteers

Why choose CFA
  • Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
  • Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
  • Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
  • Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
  • Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
  • Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 11:59pm 17th August 2025.

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g. diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.auSeniority level
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