Vegetation Management Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / 31/12/2024

Organisation: Country Fire Authority

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/1787370
- Location | Chirnside Park, District 13
- Full Time | Fixed Term to 31.12.2024
- PTA 3 | $73,029 pa (plus 11% superannuation)

Are you looking 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.

Want to read more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA) click here.

**About the Role**

The CFA vegetation management program aims to reduce the risk and severity of bushfires through fuel management and building capacity and capability of volunteers, staff and the community. As the Vegetation Management Support Officer located in Chirnside Park (District 13) you will collaborate with the District Vegetation Management Officer and assists in regional service delivery, including VMO-related tasks when required.

More specifically the duties involved include:

- Support the District Vegetation Management Officer (VMO) in achieving fuel management goals by coordinating resources.
- Communicate and collaborate with CFA staff, brigades, and the Vegetation Management Officer for fuel management activities.
- Liaise with FFMVic to facilitate resource allocation for mutual goals, maintaining communication and expectations.
- Support fuel management training by coordinating information collection with CFA and FFMVic Instructors.
- Promote CFA involvement in cross-tenure, strategic roadside, and community-led planned burning with a risk-based approach.
- Collect and maintain reporting data for planned burning and other treatment works in the region.
- Assist with relevant reporting tasks as needed by the Vegetation Management Coordinator and the Manager of Community Safety.

**About You**
- A sound understanding of Fuel Management Treatments and Planned Burning, including resource requirements, and the ability to plan and coordinate the movement of resources on time to correct destination.
- Knowledge of CFA District Brigade networks, membership, and travel times.
- Ability to compile information required for the development of Treatment Plans and assist the District Vegetation Management Officer in the performance of their duties.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to show strong attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving skills, and ability to forge and maintain productive inter-agency relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of IT including Microsoft products, mapping tools and the ability to maintain database programs.

**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**

**Pre-employment Checks**
- Successfully complete 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 19 April 2024.

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