Asset Support Officer

Provide practical technical and administrative support that keeps critical emergency management assets safe, reliable and ready.

Are you a practical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with technical equipment, coordinating maintenance and supporting operational outcomes that make a real difference?

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking an Asset Support Officer to provide day-to-day technical and administrative support for the management of critical assets that underpin Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and broader emergency management operations.

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team responsible for ensuring assets are safe, reliable, compliant and ready to support day-to-day operations and emergency response activities. You will work with Asset Managers, asset operators and service providers to coordinate maintenance, maintain accurate asset information and support asset lifecycle and governance processes.

The role also supports the ongoing maintenance of aerial ignition systems, specialist airbase equipment and associated technology. It combines asset administration with practical technical and mechanical activities in a fast-paced operational environment.

As an Asset Support Officer, you will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, maintain asset records, liaise with service providers and provide practical support to ensure critical assets remain operationally ready.

About the role

You will bring:

• experience providing technical, mechanical or administrative support within an asset management, maintenance or operational environment
• the technical capability to diagnose, repair and maintain assigned assets safely
• experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, including raising work requests, scheduling activities, following up outstanding work and confirming completion
• the ability to maintain accurate asset registers, condition information, maintenance histories and supporting documentation
• strong organisational skills and experience supporting planning activities, meetings, action tracking and governance processes
• the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, asset operators, contractors and external service providers
• a commitment to safe work practices, customer service, continuous improvement and operational readiness
• the ability to support Asset Management Accountability Framework-aligned asset class planning, lifecycle management, maintenance and statutory compliance
• a relevant diploma or trade qualification
• a current driver’s licence appropriate to the fleet and willingness to obtain a higher-class licence if required
• a forklift licence (LF), or willingness to obtain one if required.

This role requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities, including heavy lifting, sustained standing, manual handling and work in restricted or awkward environments.

The primary work location is Kyle Road, Altona North. Due to the physical and operational focus of the role, it is expected to be undertaken from the workplace unless prior approval is provided. Significant travel across Victoria may be required.

The position may also require flexible working hours, including weekends and public holidays during peak fire seasons, and regular participation in emergency management roles.

Why join us?

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.

DEECA offers:

• meaningful work supporting Victoria’s emergency management capability
• hands-on involvement with critical operational assets and specialist equipment
• opportunities to develop your technical and asset management capabilities
• exposure to statewide asset management, maintenance and emergency response operations
• the opportunity to work with a diverse range of operational teams, service providers and stakeholders across Victoria
• a culturally safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.

About DEECA

DEECA works to create liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities, environments and industries across Victoria. We value responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to contribute.

Interested?

For further information, please contact Andrew Loader, Director, Commercial, Logistics and Resources on 0438 491 874.

This is an ongoing position. 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 Wednesday, 7th 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 aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.