Team Lead - Regional Monitoring

About this role

Be part of the wider Forest Monitoring Programs unit, assisting the development and delivery of major statewide monitoring programs to support DEECA's forest and fire management responsibilities.

As the Team Lead – Regional Monitoring, you will manage staff responsible for designing, planning, and executing monitoring programs within Bushfire and Forest Services. This includes the Biodiversity and Threatened Species Survey program and a range of other monitoring programs as determined by BFS.

In addition, you will lead and foster a high performing, constructive and delivery focussed culture based on collaboration, accountability and trust, monitor and manage performance to enable team members to perform at their best and, provide senior subject matter expertise and thought leadership.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in one or more aspects across monitoring, evaluation, business improvement and project management.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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 Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

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.