About the role
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in managing and leading staff involved in critical forest and fire operations? Join our elite team as a Field Operations Supervisor!
Get ready for an exciting position where you’ll oversee the implementation of plans and programs whilst ensuring safe work practices and effective deployment of workcentre staff. We are seeking proactive and well-organised individuals to join our team as Field Operations Supervisors.
As a Field Operations Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day management of staff engaged in forest and fire operations activities. Your expertise in operational forest management, emergency response and staff management will be instrumental in delivering a wide range of operational tasks and fire prevention activities.
Join us in our mission to protect Victoria’s forest and public land!
Applicants must hold a current manual Drivers Licence (conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment).
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Experience in managing works programs in one or more of the following: - planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities including experience in management of staff.
- Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Dartmoor, Victoria.
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 Sunday, 20 September 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 aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au*.*
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visitapplying for a role with us**.
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