Forest and Fire Program Officer - Recovery

Forest and Fire Program Officer – Recovery is responsible the onground delivery of the recovery program, guiding roading, recreation, biodiversity, forest health and other forest management activities. Forest and Fire Program Officer – Recovery  will undertake tactical level delivery of hazarous tree identification and treatment, rehabilitation, resoration of roading assets, and interface fenceline clearing and assessment. Forest and Fire Program Officer – Recovery will also engage with Districts, Traditional Owners and stakeholders on the delivery of recovery programs, adapting to reflect local needs and objectives within tactical plans. 

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in natural resources management, with a good knowledge of road maintenance and repair, and forest management.
• An appropriate qualification in environmental science, natural resource management, or approved equivalent is desirable.
• Knowledge of the capabilities of plant and equipment utilised in Roading and Crown land restoration works.
• Successfully pass a DEECA fire-fighter medical and task-based assessment to the standard appropriate to the relevant fire role. (Mandatory)
• Current manual Victorian drivers licence. (Mandatory)

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is Upper Murray 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.

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 Thursday, 14 May 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

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