Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $75,361 - $82,298
Grade: FS4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume
Reference: VG/50926034
The Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating and implementing district technical and fire role training activities according to established program requirements, performance objectives and departmental priorities. The role has a technical training focus, being responsible for delivery of training and development activities to support individual field staff to gain accreditation and experience in necessary technical capabilities, including mentoring, supervision, and competency assessment.
The Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training will have the ability and skills to deliver training activities at a district level to arrange & schedule staff, resources and equipment. The position requires accreditations and experience in a range of technical capabilities related to bushfire response and delivering works forest environments.
The role will at times be deployed to the delivery of regular field-based duties in order to support operational crews, and to maintain technical skills and knowledge required to be effective in the role.
This position has a strong focus on emergency response and may involve being deployed across the state for periods up to 7-days, for both emergency response and planned burning activities. These activities require a high level of fitness, as the work environment is often steep and remote from vehicles.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 25 May 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within Ovens District.
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.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 29 June 2025.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.