Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $75,361 - $82,298
Grade: FS4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West
Reference: 2023
Want to be part of a team that is focused on maintaining the capability to meet readiness and response arrangements for bushfires on public land?
As a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training, you'll deliver technical training to on-ground forest, fire and land management personnel who make a real difference across Victoria.
Working within an experienced capability and development team and integrating across the highly skilled Forest Fire Operations Division, you'll coordinate training events, deliver skills maintenance activities, coach/mentor staff and help ensure training is delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
What you'll do
About you
Why join us?
Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment)
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This position is ongoing, flexible within the Barwon South West region, Victoria.
You’ll have the chance to explore and protect stunning landscapes whilst earning a competitive salary ranging from $75,361 to $82,298 per annum, plus superannuation.
Your salary will reflect your skills and experience, rewarding your commitment to our mission.
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 Wednesday, 12 August 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, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.
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.
A Diverse, Inclusive 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.