Manager, District Forest And Fire Planning

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Energy, Environment And Climate Action Full time

The Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning is responsible for delivering tactical (in-year) plans for forest and fire management works. Leading a team of planning experts, the Manager will ensure that tactical plans, including burn plans, site plans and works orders, meet all required standards. The Manager will also work with the District Manager to ensure local knowledge and priorities are communicated to inform the operational planning processes, ensuring that the district's priorities are appropriately represented within the Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program and other 1-5 year planning and strategic planning processes.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Knowledge of tactical planning of forest and fuel management programs/services, with experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)
Tertiary qualifications in natural resource or environmental management, or public policy (desirable)
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Murrindindi District 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, 13 March 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.

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