Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer

5 days ago

Grampians, Australia Victorian Government Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Environment

Location: Grampians

Reference: 413

The Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer will partner with District and Regional Teams to identify and prioritise engagement needs and requirements to support forest and fire program planning and delivery, and lead the development of engagement tools that meet local priorities.

The Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer will lead development of communication tools and support the delivery of engagement for the annual Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program and other forest and fire management works.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • Qualifications and/or expertise related to stakeholder and community engagement is desirable.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the IAP2 spectrum is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is negotiable within the Grampians region, 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:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 11 September 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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. For more information visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Thursday 11 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 August 2025

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