Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2254
Ready to make a difference where it matters most?
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to shape how one of Victoria's most critical public service groups manages risk, drives improvement, and strengthens resilience across millions of hectares of public land?
We're looking for a curious, strategic thinker to join the Program Management Office as our Senior Adviser, Strategic Risks and Improvement. In this role, you'll help transform the way the Bushfire and Forest Services Group identifies risks, solves complex challenges, and delivers better outcomes for communities, the environment, and emergency management across Victoria.
Why you'll love this role
This isn't a traditional risk management job.
You'll be at the centre of big-picture thinking and real-world impact, partnering with senior leaders, specialists and operational teams to:
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who loves connecting dots, asking great questions, and finding smarter ways of doing things.
You'll thrive if you:
What makes this opportunity special?
You'll join a team that supports Victoria's preparedness and response to bushfires and other emergencies while helping protect our forests, communities and environment. Your work will directly contribute to better governance, stronger risk management and improved organisational performance across the Group.
The opportunity
If you're excited by strategic thinking, continuous improvement, governance excellence and using evidence-based data insights to solve complex organisational challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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, 21 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.