
District Forest and Fire Planning Officer
2 days ago
**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time
**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073
**Grade**:VPS 3
**Occupation**:Environment
**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
**Reference**:399
- The District Forest and Fire Planning Officer works within a team of planning experts to develop and design tactical plans for the delivery of forest and f ire management works, including Burn Plans, Site Plans and Works Orders, to meet all required standards and deliver on set objectives.
- The Planning Officer works within the District Forest and Fire Planning Team ensuring local knowledge and priorities are communicated to inform the operational planning processes, the district's priorities appropriately represented within the Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program and other 1-5 year planning and strategic planning processes.
**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- A broad knowledge and/or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental asset maintenance and improvement programs is desirable.
- Contractor management skills including the ability to manage procurement is desirable.
**This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Port Phillip 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.
**How to Apply**:
- Click the **‘Apply’** button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.
- Applications close **11.59pm on Sunday, 21 September 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**
- Applications close Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
- 8 September 2025
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