Senior District Forest and Fire Planning Officer (Murrindindi)

Do you enjoy turning complex forest and fire management priorities into practical plans that can be delivered on the ground?

As a Senior District Forest and Fire Planning Officer, you’ll play a key role in planning forest and fire management works across the District. You’ll develop tactical plans for activities including fuel management, roading and recreation, working closely with planning and operational teams to ensure works are well planned, meet required standards and are ready for delivery.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. One day you could be developing a fuel reduction burn or site plan, and the next working through cultural heritage, biodiversity or risk requirements, solving planning challenges or helping shape future forest and fire management priorities.

You’ll join the District Tactical Planning Team, working alongside experienced planning and operational staff who collaborate, share local knowledge and work together to turn priorities into practical outcomes on the ground.

We’re looking for someone who can think practically, solve problems, build strong working relationships and manage competing priorities. Experience in forest and fire management and planning or spatial systems such as FMS, eMAP, ArcGIS or similar will help you thrive in this role.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in forest and fire management practices
• Experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is flexible within Murrindindi District 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.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25 November 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 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 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.