Senior Program Officer - Statewide Strategic Planning
Full time, Contract
Hybrid
9d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action
Lead how DEECA plans, prioritises and manages the public land road network.
Make an impact where strategy drives real-world decisions. Join our Statewide Strategic Planning team to lead development of a statewide road network strategic plan for the DEECA managed forest road network. Help shape how investment and management is prioritised across Victoria.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will lead and coordinate strategic planning delivery, with a key focus on:
- Leading development of thestatewide road network strategic plan, setting direction for management, prioritisation and investment
- Managing and guiding ananalystdelivering GIS and spatial inputs
- Coordinating delivery withstatewide and regional project teams
- Leadingproject governance, reporting and milestone management
- Translating analysis intoclear prioritisation and investment guidance
- Ensuring the plan supportsregional and district operational planning and decision-making
What we're looking for
- Experience leadingcomplex strategic or planning projects
- Strongproject coordination, governance and stakeholder engagementskills
- Ability to translate data and analysis intoclear, practical direction
- Experience or interest in forest and fire management, road networks or land management (desirable)
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of forest, fire management and/or road management programs/ services
- Tertiary qualifications in natural resource or environmental management, is highly desirable
This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.
Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
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/Recent 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.