Want to be part of a team that is focused on maintaining the capability to meet readiness and response arrangements for bushfires on public land?
As a Senior Forest and Fire Operations Officer - Training, you'll deliver technical training to on-ground forest, fire and land management personnel who make a real difference across Victoria.
Working within an experienced capability and development team and integrating across the highly skilled Forest Fire Operations Division, you'll coordinate training events, deliver skills maintenance activities, coach/mentor staff and help ensure training is delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard.
What you'll do
Undertake delivery of operational, technical and fire training activities across the Barwon South West Region.
Provide training, coaching, instruction and mentoring.
Lead and support operational crews tasked to training activities and help build a positive team culture.
Contribute to bushfire preparedness, response and recovery operations
Contribute to forest, fire and public land management activities.
About you
You're a practical leader who enjoys working outdoors, supporting people and solving real-world challenges.
Possess relevant accreditations and demonstrated experience in a range of technical capabilities related to bushfire response and delivering forest environment works.
You’ll have the passion and the capability to provide opportunities for developing others skillsets and build experience across the broader workforce.
Why join us?
Meaningful work with a direct impact on Victorian communities and the environment.
A diverse mix of training coordination & delivery, land management field operations, and emergency response.
Opportunities to develop yourself and others specialist skills to gain recognised operational accreditations.
A supportive team culture built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment)
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Forest and Fire Operations Division responsibilities and delivery of programs including forest management, road management, fuel management & emergency preparedness and response.
Current accreditation (or substantial progress towards) Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40122) including demonstrated compliance with documentation requirements and experience in training and delivery of competency assessment for field based or technical skills.
Demonstrated experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of training relating to technical and operational roles and skills.
This position is ongoing, flexible within the Barwon South West region, Victoria.
You’ll have the chance to explore and protect stunning landscapes whilst earning a competitive salary ranging from $75,361 to $82,298 per annum, plus superannuation.
Your salary will reflect your skills and experience, rewarding your commitment to our mission.
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.
Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 August 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.
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 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
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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 .
