The Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues is responsible for leading the coordination and consolidation of advice on behalf of Forest and Fire Operations Division into the development of legislation, policies and strategies that have implications for operational delivery of forest and fire management.
The Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues will work across FFOD regions and state branches to proactively identify policy and strategy gaps that create risk to program delivery and advocate for their prioritisation on FFOD’s behalf. They will also take lead on projects to resolve emergent strategic issues impacting operational delivery such as active litigation, disputes, and implications from policy changes.
To be effective the Senior Program Officer, Policy Integration and Strategic Issues will need to be adaptable and able to work on dynamic and complex projects, draw on existing knowledge and relationships with a range of areas from policy to planning and operational delivery, and be proactive in finding innovative ways to solve complex problems.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Tertiary qualification(s) and or relevant experience in land, fire, or natural resource management.
Demonstrated experience in implementing policy to inform operational delivery of land and/or fire management.
This is a fixed term position until 30 July 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.
Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 21 July 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
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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 .
