Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 2260
Lead the management of critical facilities and operational assets that keep Victoria's emergency management capability safe, reliable and ready.
Are you an experienced asset management professional who enjoys leading teams, solving complex operational challenges and delivering strategic outcomes that make a real difference?
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking an Asset Manager - FFMVic Facilities to lead the management, optimisation and strategic planning of critical facilities and operational asset classes that support Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and broader emergency management operations across Victoria.
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team responsible for ensuring key facilities and operational assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and ready to support both day-to-day business and emergency response activities. You will oversee a diverse portfolio including FFMVic depots, fire towers, base camps, cache facilities and related operational assets, working closely with regional staff, operational partners, contractors and industry stakeholders.
As an Asset Manager - FFMVic Facilities, you will play a key role in strengthening asset management practices across the organisation by developing asset class plans, driving lifecycle management strategies, monitoring asset performance, overseeing compliance obligations and leading a small team responsible for supporting operational readiness.
About the role
You will bring:
This role may require physically demanding activities including heavy lifting, prolonged standing, field-based work and working in restricted or awkward environments. Regular travel throughout Victoria will be required, and the position may support emergency management operations during periods of heightened activity.
Why join us?
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.
DEECA offers:
About DEECA
DEECA works to create liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, environments and industries across Victoria. We value responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
We are committed to creating a culturally safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to contribute.
Interested?
For further information, please contact Andrew Loader, Director, Commercial, Logistics and Resources on 0438 491 874.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North.
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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.