Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Field Team Leader (Rosebud)

Lead from the front. Work outdoors. Help protect Victoria.
We’re looking for a practical, capable Forest and Fire Operations Officer – Team Leader to join our Rosebud team and help deliver the work that keeps our forests, parks and communities safer. From planned burning and bushfire response to forest management, roading and leading crews in remote bushland settings. This is a role for someone who likes action, responsibility and making a difference. If you’re fit, hand-on, team focussed and ready to step up, this could be for you.

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

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience and understanding in leading field work delivery teams is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience and understanding in natural resource management, preferably with good knowledge of forest management/forest operations.
• Ability to achieve accreditation and maintain competencies in Crew Leader/Operations Officer Level 1.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.

This position is fixed term until 20/08/2027, available in the regional location of Rosebud Workcentre, Port Phillip Region, Victoria.

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.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

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

Other relevant information:

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.

Successful applicants will be required to successfully complete the DEECA General Firefighter accreditation.

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 aboriginal.employment@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.