Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training (Barwon South West Region)

About this role

Are you passionate about forest management and fire safety? Do you have the skills to lead, mentor, and train future forest and fire professionals?

Join our elite team as a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training!

Get ready to lead, plan, coordinate and implement district technical and fire role training and deliver engaging programs to support field staff to gain essential accreditation skills. The role has a technical training focus and is responsible for the delivery of training and development activities to support individual field staff to gain accreditation and experience in necessary technical capabilities, including mentoring, supervision and competency assessment.

You will have the ability and skills to deliver training activities a district level and be responsible for scheduling staff, resources and equipment. You are required accreditations and experience in a range of technical capabilities related to bushfire response and delivering works in forest environments.

You will, at times and at the direction of the District Operations Manager, be deployed to the delivery of regular field-based duties in order to support operational crews and to maintain the technical skills and knowledge required to be effective in the role.

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of forest and fire operations across Victoria, we want to hear from you.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment)

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Forest and Fire Operations Division responsibilities and delivery of programs including forest management, road management, fuel management & emergency preparedness and response.
• Current accreditation (or substantial progress towards) Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40122) including demonstrated compliance with documentation requirements and experience in training and delivery of competency assessment for field based or technical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of training relating to technical and operational roles and skills.

This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Barwon South West Region, Victoria.

You'll have the chance to explore and protect stunning landscapes whilst earning a competitive salary ranging from $75,361 to $82,298 per annum, plus superannuation.

Your salary will reflect your skills and experience, rewarding your commitment to our mission.

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, 25 May 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a National Police Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve a competent result in the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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.