Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2426
Develop the leaders who strengthen Victoria's emergency management capability
Are you passionate about leadership development and building the capability of people who lead in complex and challenging operational environments?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of operational leadership across the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic). Working at a state-wide level, you will design, coordinate and continuously improve leadership development initiatives that build capability, strengthen succession pathways and support a highly skilled workforce ready to respond when it matters most.
About the Role
As the Operational Leadership Capability and Training Officer, you will lead the development, coordination and continuous improvement of operational leadership training and development products aligned to emergency management and forest and fire capability requirements.
Working closely with the Senior Capability and Training Officers, operational leaders and subject matter experts across the state, you will ensure leadership programs are contemporary, practical and responsive to the needs of regions and districts.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an experienced learning and development or capability professional who is passionate about developing leaders and creating meaningful learning experiences. You enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders, translating capability needs into practical development solutions and delivering programs that create measurable impact.
You will possess
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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 Monday, 26 October 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.