District Forest

This role is an opportunity to work within a team of planning experts to develop and design tactical plans for the delivery of forest and fire management works, including Burn Plans, Site Plans and Works Orders, to meet all required standards and deliver on set objectives.

This role offers a wide variety of work and opportunities to gain experience in contract management, stakeholder engagement and fire & emergency roles. Flexible work arrangements are on

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- A broad knowledge and/or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental maintenance and improvement programs is desirable.
- Contractor management skills, including the ability to manage procurement, are desirable.

**This is a fixed term position available until 5 October 2025. The work location for this position is flexible in the Far South West District (Heywood, Casterton, Dartmoor), 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 Thursday, 29 May 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._