Manager, Specialist Planning - Recovery

Step into a high-impact leadership role and drive the planning and delivery of critical forest and fire management works across Gippsland. We’re seeking someone with a genuine passion for Gippsland’s forests and a strong interest in the positive impact of the work delivered by Forest and Fire Operations. In this 8‑month opportunity, you will lead the design and coordination of complex, large-scale forest and fuel management programs that directly protect communities, environments, and key assets. You’ll bring teams together, influence key decisions, and deliver tangible outcomes in a purposeful, collaborative environment, while deepening your experience in strategic program leadership, stakeholder engagement, and emergency management.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge of operational delivery of forest management programs/services
• Tertiary qualifications in natural resource or environmental management, or public policy (desirable)
• Experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)

This is a fixed term position available until 02 April 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within the Gippsland region with hybrid work arrangements available.

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 Wednesday, 15 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.