District Manager - Wimmera

About this role

The District Manager is a senior leadership role in the Forest and Fire Operations Team, Grampians Region. This is a critical role in overseeing Forest and Fire Operations within the Wimmera district and requires strong leadership skills and the ability to apply operational and strategic decision-making. The District Manager is responsible for the management of State forests and fire management, including planned burning and associated community engagement across all public land within the Wimmera District.

The role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as experience in natural resource management with an emphasis on delivering land stewardship and fire management services.

The position requires a resilient individual committed to working with a diverse range of people and the natural environment.  The role will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within DEECA, partner organisations and the community. The District Manager will be comfortable managing and liaising with people at all levels of the organisation and will be a well-organised and experienced manager of people and resources.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong understanding and successful application of the key principles of leadership.
• Demonstrated strong understanding and successful application of stakeholder and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a dispersed workforce across a range of functions, particularly in the areas of natural resource and emergency management.
• Sound technical knowledge and demonstrated background in the coordination of integrated land management practices, including strategic planning and delivery of operational programs, with a focus on forest / public land management and associated emergency response coordination.
• Sound knowledge of state government processes and policies.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is in the Wimmera 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, 05 June 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.