Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Environment

Location: Grampians

Reference: 401

The Conservation Regulator oversees the regulation of wildlife, timber harvesting, fire prevention and public land use in Victoria. As a Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer, you will undertake intelligence driven investigations and enforcement operations relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management operations.

Accountabilities of your role include but are not limited to:

• Plan and lead enforcement operations and intelligence driven investigations and operations of a complex nature relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management operations.
• Preparing audits, assessments, the collection of field data, preparation of witness statements, and participating in joint investigations with other businesses within DEECA, and state and federal agencies as required.
• Prepare high quality reports, briefs, correspondence and briefings on a range of compliance matters.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of education programs on compliance.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of conservation regulatory legislation, policy and the planning and delivery of compliance operations.
• A Certificate IV in government investigations (or an equivalent qualification) and/or experience in the application of environmental regulation is highly desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within the Grampians region 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:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 07 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 Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

25 August 2025