Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 2401
Help deliver projects that support Victoria’s emergency management capability
The Project Support Officer provides practical coordination and administrative support for remediation and special project initiatives across Forest Fire Management Victoria.
Working within the Commercial, Logistics and Resources Branch, you will help coordinate field activities, maintain accurate project information and support effective communication with contractors, internal teams, land managers and community contacts. Your work will contribute to the reliable delivery of assets and logistics that support Forest Fire Management Victoria and broader emergency management activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused professional who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting projects in operational environments.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
Experience within government, emergency management or a similar operational environment will be highly regarded.
About the branch
The Commercial, Logistics and Resources Branch is responsible for managing and delivering the assets and logistics that support Forest Fire Management Victoria and broader emergency management activities.
Its responsibilities include fleet, plant, inventory, depots, basecamps, fire towers, external contractors, supply chains and asset performance. The branch operates in high-risk and fast-paced environments, with a strong focus on safety, readiness, integrity and operational reliability.
Position requirements
The role includes a combination of office-based and field activities and may involve manual handling, hazardous substances and emergency response work. Flexible working hours may be required during peak fire season or to support emergency management operations.
A satisfactory National Police Check will be required for applicants who are not current DEECA employees. Relevant employment history, conduct and performance checks will also be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.
Enquiries
For further information about the position, please contact:
Stephanie Williams
Assurance Lead, Commercial, Logistics and Resources Branch
[email protected]
Why work with us?
You will join an organisation that plays an important role in Victoria’s emergency response activities and supports communities, environments and industries across the state. Our work is guided by the Victorian public sector values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available for people with disability throughout the application and interview process
This is a fixed term position available until 31 March 2027. 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, 29 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.