Field Operations Supervisor

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in managing and leading staff involved in critical forest and fire operations? Join our elite team as a Field Operations Supervisor! Get ready for an exciting position where you'll oversee the implementation of plans and programs whilst ensuring safe work practices and effective deployment of workcentre staff. Join us in our mission to protect Victoria's forests and public land!

Responsibilities

- Lead and manage day‑to‑day staff operations in forest and fire operations activities.
- Oversee the implementation of plans and programmes, ensuring safe work practices and effective deployment of workcentre staff.

Qualifications

- Experience managing works programmes in one or more of the following: planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities, including staff management.
- Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.
- Must hold a current manual driver’s licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).





Location and Employment Type

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

Salary

Competitive salary ranging from $75,361 to $82,298 per annum, plus superannuation.

Application Requirements

- Submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising your skills and relevant experience.
- Application deadline: midnight on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
- Demonstrate the ability to achieve a competent result in the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

Eligibility and Work Rights

Applicants must possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/Current New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

EEO Statement

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and focuses on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in its treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is key to our employees.

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