Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 2191
Provide trusted executive support that helps drive effective decision-making, operational excellence and emergency management capability across Victoria.
Are you an experienced administration and executive support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with senior leaders and can confidently manage competing priorities?
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking an Executive Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative, coordination and secretariat support to senior executives within the Forest and Fire Assets and Resources Division.
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team that supports Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and broader emergency management operations across the state. You will play a key role in supporting executive priorities, coordinating communications, managing governance processes and contributing to the effective operation of a division responsible for critical assets, logistics and resources valued at more than $2 billion.
As an Executive Support Officer, you will provide trusted support to Directors by managing diaries, coordinating meetings, maintaining correspondence and records, supporting reporting and governance activities, and fostering strong relationships across government, industry and operational stakeholders.
About the role
You will bring:
Why join us?
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, service excellence and continuous improvement.
DEECA offers:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North 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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 03 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.