Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer

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Department: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Work Type: Ongoing - flexible
Job Function: Procurement
Classification: VPSG4
Work Location: Gippsland Region - Negotiable
Reference: VG/50963452C
Closing Date: 13-Jul-2025
Salary Range: $97,955 - $111,142
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: PD-50963452 VPSG4 Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer.docx (Word, 403KB)
Position Description

Contact: Peter Simpson
0419 502 886 / peter.simpson@deeca.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Forest and Fire Operations Division's Gippsland Region is seeking an experienced procurement officer to support delivery of Forest and Fire Management activities by District and Regional teams.

This position is part of the Forest and Fire Programs team ensuring the implementation of DEECA's procurement and contract management integrity controls and systems within the region across all program activities and directly supports the procurement of complex or large-scale works.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the public sector procurement and contract management is desirable. 

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Gippsland 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.


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