District Forest and Fire Planning Officer - Ovens

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the Ovens District Forest and Fire Planning team. Individuals who enjoy working as a team, problem solving and demonstrate strong work ethic will be well suited to this position.

The District Forest & Fire Planning Officer role will see you undertake a mix of field based and office based work to plan, prepare and deliver Fuel Management, Forest Management, Recreation Management and Road Management works throughout the Ovens District. 

This is an opportunity to join an enthusiastic team which is committed to the safe, effective, and sustainable management of Victoria’s public land and will also provide opportunities to contribute to emergency response and planned burn program delivery.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A broad knowledge and/or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental asset maintenance and improvement programs is desirable.
• Contractor management skills including the ability to manage procurement is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Ovens, Victoria.

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 Tuesday, 14 July 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.