Fire Support Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $60,295 - $77,430

**Grade**:VPS 2

**Occupation**:Emergency management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/50934506ABC
- The Fire Support Officer assists the preparedness staff in the Port Phillip Fire Region. If successful, you will provide administrative support and assist in the coordination of fire and other emergency preparedness and response activities for Bushfire Forest Services (BFS), within the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA). In addition, the Fire Support Officer provides executive support to Regional Controllers and works closely with other emergency services.
- To perform effectively in this role, it is essential to have demonstrated skills in project management and excellent organisational skills. The successful applicant will have highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work seamlessly across various projects, teams and units. Additionally, the successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and confidence when engaging with stakeholders and exhibit a high level of motivation to support and drive the team's success.
- In this position, you will report to the to the Regional Control Lead in the Regions and Bushfire and Emergency Management Team.
- The position is predominately office based.

**Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).**

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- An understanding and knowledge of practices and issues associated with fire and emergency

**This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Woori Yallock, Victoria 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.
- For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 19 August 2025.**

**Other relevant information**:

- 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.

**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._

- Applications close Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 5 August 2025

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