Senior Program Manager, Forest and Fire Management

About this role

The Senior Program Manager, Forest and Fire Management is responsible for oversighting FFOD's primary planned programs that reduce bushfire risk, and deliver post-emergency recovery and forest management works.

You will ensure that FFOD meets its primary forest and fire program delivery obligations for: planned burning, mechanical fuel treatment, cultural fire, Strategic Fuel Breaks, roading maintenance and forest management. You will also ensure that FFOD's forest and fire programs are appropriately planned, published and communicated through the JFMP and OFMP.

To achieve this, you will ensure effective governance and budget management, monitoring and reporting requirements are in place, ensure government and departmental program targets are incorporated into regional delivery plans, lead stakeholder engagement, set standards, and provide direction.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) including qualification(s) in natural resource or environmental management, public policy or similar is desirable.
• Significant experience in delivering large scale operational programs in a public sector environment

This is an ongoing position. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 08 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.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au