Job Description

Have you ever considered a career where every day is different, your work matters, and you can make a real difference to Victoria's forests and communities?

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If so, this might be the chance for you.

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As a Field Operations Supervisor, you'll help lead a skilled and dedicated team delivering a wide range of forest and fire management activities across public land. From fire prevention, biodiversity and road maintenance to recreation management and emergency response preparedness, you'll play a key role in keeping our forests, communities and natural environments safe.

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This is a hands-on role that combines leadership, field operations and emergency management. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, receive ongoing training and development opportunities, and contribute to bushfire preparedness, planned burning and emergency response activities throughout Victoria.

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If you love working outdoors and in a dynamic team, consider a position with DEECA today!

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Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).

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Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

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- Expertise in managing works programs in one of more of the following: planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities including experience in management of staff.
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- Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australasian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.
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This position is ongoing, available in the regional location of Horsham, Victoria.

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You'll have the chance to explore and protect stunning landscapes whilst earning a competitive salary ranging from $82,907 to $90,576 per annum, plus superannuation.

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Your salary will reflect you skills and experience, rewarding your commitment to our mission.

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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.

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Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

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Other relevant information:

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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and meet the medical and fitness requirements outlined in the position description.

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Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve a competent result in the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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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.

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A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

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DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

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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 [email protected] .

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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 .

📌 Field Operations Supervisor (Horsham)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Horsham