Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

The District Forest and Fire Planning Officer works within a team of planning experts to develop and design tactical plans for the delivery of forest and fire management works, including Burn Plans, Site Plans and Works Orders, to meet all required standards and deliver on set objectives.

The Planning Officer works within the District Forest and Fire Planning Team ensuring local knowledge and priorities are communicated to inform the operational planning processes, the district's priorities appropriately represented within the Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program and other 1-5 year planning and strategic planning processes.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A broad knowledge and/or relevant experience in the planning and delivery of fuel, road, track, recreation and environmental asset maintenance and improvement programs is desirable.
• Contractor management skills including the ability to manage procurement is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Mallee 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:

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

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

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.

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.