Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA – Melbourne VIC

Department of Energy, Workplace and Climate Action

Looking for a role that's more than calendars and correspondence?

As an Executive Support Officer, you'll provide high-level support to two Directors within the Conservation Regulator, working at the centre of a dynamic and diverse division responsible for protecting Victoria's wildlife, public land and biodiversity.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the full breadth of Conservation Regulator business, including regulatory operations, strategy and guidance, regulatory capability, statewide permissions delivery, compliance and enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and organisational improvement initiatives.

Working closely with senior leaders and teams across the division, you'll help coordinate priorities, manage diaries, support business functions, and build relationships with people and teams across the Conservation Regulator and DEECA.

About You

You're organised, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You enjoy solving problems, building strong working relationships and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes. Most importantly, you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow and gain valuable insight into how a modern regulatory organisation operates.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work alongside senior leaders, contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes, and develop a broad understanding of one of Victoria's most diverse regulatory functions. No two days are the same, and the connections, knowledge and experience you'll gain make this an exceptional platform for future career growth.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

This is an ongoing position.



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.

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 ***************@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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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📌 Executive Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Bushfire and Forest Services - DEECA
📍 Melbourne