Vegetation Management Support Officer

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**About the Role**

This is a fixed term opportunity to support the Vegetation Management Program within the North West Region of CFA. The program aims to reduce bushfire risk by managing vegetation and enhancing fire prevention knowledge. CFA members conduct planned burns on private and public lands, varying by workforce availability and skill.

The Vegetation Management Support Officer acts as a liaison between CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), municipalities and other agencies to coordinate resources, approvals and other administrative tasks related to burn planning. This role collaborates 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 for planned burns.
- Communicate and collaborate with CFA staff, brigades and the Vegetation Management Officer for planned burning 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.

**About You**

You will assist in the development of Burn Plans by compiling essential information and supporting the District Vegetation Management Officer in their duties.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to problem-solve effectively and establish productive inter-agency relationships.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, along with the capability to maintain database programs is required for this role.

**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 10 November 2024.