Field Operations Supervisor (Horsham)

Have you ever considered a career where every day is different, your work matters, and you can make a real difference to Victoria's forests and communities?

If so, this might be the opportunity for you.

As a Field Operations Supervisor, you'll help lead a skilled and dedicated team delivering a wide range of forest and fire management activities across public land. From fire prevention, biodiversity and road maintenance to recreation management and emergency response preparedness, you'll play a key role in keeping our forests, communities and natural environments safe.

This is a hands-on role that combines leadership, field operations and emergency management. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, receive ongoing training and development opportunities, and contribute to bushfire preparedness, planned burning and emergency response activities throughout Victoria.

If you love working outdoors and in a dynamic team, consider a position with DEECA today!

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

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Expertise in managing works programs in one of more of the following: planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities including experience in management of staff.
• Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australasian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.

This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Horsham, Victoria.

You’ll have the chance to explore and protect stunning landscapes whilst earning a competitive salary ranging from $82,907 to $90,576 per annum, plus superannuation.

Your salary will reflect you 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:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 14 September 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, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve a competent result in the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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 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.