Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Technical Lead …, Colac Otway Shire

Overview Work Type: Ongoing
- Full-time Salary: $66,265
- $74,200 Grade: FS3 Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management Location: Grampians
- West Wimmera The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) employs Forest and Fire Operations Officers (FFOO) to deliver forest management activities in Victoria’s state forests and undertake fire management and firefighting activities in Victoria’s national parks, state forests and protected public land. FFOO
- Technical Leads operate within workcentres and are responsible for implementing a wide range of operational tasks and fire prevention activities. The main purpose of this role is to undertake work programmes and be involved in planning, directing and coordinating a broad range of activities to ensure ongoing effectiveness and output of the workcentre delivery. Most of the work is based outdoors and includes road and culvert maintenance, tree felling and clearing, brush cutting, raking, slashing, fuel monitoring and evaluation. Operating equipment required for the construction and maintenance of roads, fire trails and firebreaks such as chainsaws, whipper snippers, pumps etc. is also part of the role. Work is often carried out in remote bush locations. This position has a strong focus on emergency response and may involve being deployed across the state for periods up to 7 days, for both emergency response and planned burning activities. These activities require a high level of fitness, as the work workplace can be steep and remote from vehicles. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience working in bushfire response or forest operations is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding in natural resource management, preferably with valuable knowledge of forest management and forest operations. Eligibility and Requirements To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must 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. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Key Selection Criteria Refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements. EEO Statement DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and follows consistent, fair treatment of all applicants. A diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace is supported, including flexible working arrangements and leave options. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpt2o