Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Assessor (Irymple)

Are you a skilled and passionate leader with a strong background in forest and fire management?

The Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Assessor is a leading field operational role responsible for undertaking field-based assessments and work site feasibility checks, providing on-site supervision of operational contractors, and contributing operational input to support district planning and delivery of forest and fire management works. At times the role is required to lead other field staff to facilitate safe and effective field work and will be expected to engage across both the District Tactical Planning and Operations teams to coordinate this.

At the direction of the District Operations Manager, 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.

Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment)

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering and assisting with the planning of works for the implementation of Forest and Fire Operations Division responsibilities and standards for forest management, road management, fuel management & emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering field operations as part of works program implementation of Forest and Fire Operations Division works delivery, supervision of other staff and stakeholder interaction.

This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Irymple, 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:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 24 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, 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.

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