Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Urgent Hire

We are looking for a competitive Forest and Fire Operations Officer to join our dynamic team at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in East Gippsland, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Forest and Fire Operations Officer is a great opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Forest and Fire Operations Officer at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action today!

Team members operate within work centres and implement a wide range of operational tasks and fire prevention activities. This position has a strong focus on emergency response and may involve being deployed across the state for periods up to seven days, for both emergency response and planned burning activities. These activities require a high level of fitness, as the work environment can be steep and remote from vehicles

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.
• Understanding of application of safe work practices including awareness of regulations and codes of practice and safety documentation systems is desirable.

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

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Cann River, VIC.

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 Monday, 27 February 2023.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.  Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date (3 doses) or providing evidence that they are medically exempt. Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the DELWP 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. 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.

Benefits of working as a Forest and Fire Operations Officer in East Gippsland, VIC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package