District Forest and Fire Planning Officer - Recovery

Are you passionate about forest management and making a difference?

Join a team of planning experts to develop and design tactical plans for the delivery of forest recovery works, fire management works, including Burn Plans, Site Plans and Works Orders, to meet all required standards and deliver on set objectives.

Ensuring local knowledge and priorities are communicated to inform the operational planning processes. Your work will influence Recovery Works Program, Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program and other 1-5 year planning and strategic planning processes.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and want to contribute to well‑planned, effective land and fire management, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

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

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Macalister District (Heyfield, Dargo, Yarram, Briagolong).

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 Monday, 16 March 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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace 

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.