Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $113,022 - $136,747

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 457

Are you adaptable and enjoy working on dynamic and complex projects? Do you like to bridge the gap between policy and operations? Do you have a good understanding of the complexities of land and fire management? If yes, then the Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues could be the perfect job for you.

The Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues is responsible for leading the coordination and consolidation of advice on behalf of Forest and Fire Operations Division into the development of legislation, policies and strategies that have implications for operational delivery of forest and fire management.

The Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues will work across FFOD regions and state branches to proactively identify policy and strategy gaps that create risk to program delivery and advocate for their prioritisation on FFOD's behalf. They will also take lead on projects to resolve emergent strategic issues impacting operational delivery such as active litigation, disputes and implications from policy changes.

To be effective the Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues will need to be adaptable and able to work on dynamic and complex projects, draw on existing knowledge and relationships with a range of areas from policy to planning and operational delivery, and be proactive in finding innovative ways to solve complex problems.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) and or relevant experience in land, fire or natural resource management.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing policy to inform operational delivery of land and/or fire management.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is flexible within 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.

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 Wednesday. 17 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 Wednesday 17 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

4 September 2025