Exposure to a wide variety of outdoor tasks across Victoria's plantations
A supportive team environment with a genuine focus on your development
Training in firefighting and 4WD driver safety
Fixed-term seasonal roles | November **** to April ****
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Do you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a practical, hands-on team? We are looking for Seasonal Fire Crew members to support HVP Plantations throughout the ******* fire season.
These roles involve a mix of plantation work, fire preparedness and emergency response activities. The work is physical, varied and often completed in outdoor conditions across forest and plantation environments.
What we can offer you
A seasonal role running from early November **** to April ****
Comprehensive firefighting training
Practical experience across plantation and fire operations
Exposure to 4WD driving, spraying, track clearing, mapping and fuel reduction activities
A supportive team environment with a solid focus on safety
Opportunities to build valuable skills and industry experience
What we are looking for:
The successful applicants:
Must possess a current manual driver's licence
Live within 30 minutes of the Ballarat work depot (preferred, however applications outside of this will be considered).
Be able to pass a pre-employment fire functional assessment and a drug and alcohol test
Be available to attend all compulsory training throughout November
Be available for deployments in other regions when necessary




Be available for regular rostered weekend standby within 15 minutes of the Ballarat work depot (preferred, however applications outside of this will be considered).
Plantation work is varied and involves four wheel driving, spraying, assisting with helicopter fertilising operations, track clearing, mapping, fire response and fuel reduction burning.
Current accreditations in chainsaw use, chemical use, first aid, firefighting and a MR license are favourable
How to apply
Click the 'Apply' button below or visit the HVP Careers Portal.
Applications must include your resume and completed Fire Crew Skills Summary Form, uploaded in place of a cover letter.
View the position description here
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Once we have received your application, you can expect to hear back from us after the 28th of August.
For any general queries contact HR at
••••@hvp.com.au
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
HVP promotes the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
Please let us know if you require any support that would enable your success throughout our interview process.
HVP Plantations is a company where diversity of thought, experience and background is acknowledged and celebrated. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people who identify as women and/or First Nations Peoples to apply.

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