Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer
Department: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
The Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer will partner with District and Regional Teams to identify and prioritise engagement needs and requirements to support forest and fire program planning and delivery. This role will lead the development of engagement tools that meet local priorities.
The Senior Forest and Fire Engagement Officer will also lead the development of communication tools and support the delivery of engagement for the annual Joint Fuel Management Program, Operational Forest Management Program, and other forest and fire management works.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications:
* Qualifications and/or expertise related to stakeholder and community engagement is desirable.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the IAP2 spectrum is desirable.
This position is ongoing. The work location for this position is flexible within the Port Phillip 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.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9 February 2025.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
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.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace:
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and focuses on the essential requirements of the job while being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We 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.
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