Regional Vegetation Management Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Country Fire Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / Ongoing - full time

Organisation: Country Fire Authority

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Emergency Management

Reference: VG/1790924
- Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East
- Full time, Ongoing
- PTA 5 $107,864 pa (plus 11% superannuation)
The CFA are proud of the work we do, 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, experience 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**

At CFA the vegetation management program aims to lessen bushfire risk and severity by managing fuel and enhancing volunteer and staff capacity. This role coordinates regional efforts, partnering with stakeholders to integrate programs across the South West, South East and Greater Metro areas. It collaborates with other agencies for joint planning to reduce bushfire risk and implement sector-wide systems.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

- Coordinate and manage the CFA vegetation program regionally, emphasising service delivery planning.
- Lead CFA's involvement in sector-wide strategic plans, prioritising vegetation treatment.
- Ensure best-practice decision-making and compliance with policies.
- Facilitate engagement with landowners and stakeholders.
- Implement sector-wide systems and oversee budget management and resource allocation.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in Science, Natural Resource Management or other relevant field, &/or extensive experience in project management / program implementation for bushfire mitigation, fuel management, land management or other relevant field.
- Significant experience in staff supervision with the ability to lead, motivate and manage team members, to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines for self and others.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in vegetation management for fire prevention preferably involving planning and implementation of planned burning operations.
- An ability to contribute to strategic planning for vegetation management, and provide direction and guidance to translate strategic plans into on-ground work programs.
- Demonstrated skills in program coordination and management of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to build strong relationships w ith stakeholders and represent CFA at external forums.

**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 15/05/2024



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