Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 659
Are you passionate about the way people interact with our natural resources, public land environments and wildlife?
As a Senior Permissions Officer you will play an important role in leading the delivery of state-wide administration of wildlife licencing and forest permissions and supporting reform and improvements to the permissioning functions.
The Senior Permissions Officer is responsible for processing of permit applications for a range of permissions administered by the Conservation Regulator, including Forest Produce Licences; research, management and conservation authorisations; and koala in blue gum authorisations. The Senior Permissions Officer will work within the Forests and Research team to ensure high quality and efficient permissions assessment and decisions. The position will lead consultation in regard to permission assessment, including with DEECA colleagues, traditional owners and Regulatory Operations. The position will help inform and implement reforms and process improvements to the permissioning function.
You will also encourage voluntary compliance through educating the community about the laws governing biodiversity, public land and wildlife in Victoria.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. 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:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 05 November 2025.
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.
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