Company description:

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Job description:

The Specialist Planning Officer undertakes tactical (in-year) planning of complex, high-impact and high-risk forest and fire management works, including Strategic Fuel Breaks, large-scale hazardous tree treatment and regeneration activities. As a regional resource, the Specialist Planning Officer will be required to be adaptive and flexible in delivering against shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of forest management in Victoria including working knowledge of planning systems
• Demonstrated experience in scoping works and planning for the delivery of forest and fire management activities
• Experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Hume Region 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 Monday, 03 November 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.

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