Program Officer, Forest and Fire Standards

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and inclusive team? Do you enjoy designing and developing guidance, standards and work instructions that support continuous improvement of forest and fire management? Then the Program Officer, Forest and Fire Standards could be the job for you.

The Program Officer designs, improves and implements the framework for doctrine for forest and fire management program of works. This role works with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders across the State within DEECAs Bushfire Forest Services to develop forest and fire management doctrine, including standard operating procedures, work instructions and technical specifications that incorporate lessons learnt and the best available evidence to support Forest Fire Management (FFM) Vic's operating environment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience in land or natural resource management, or policy development is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. 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. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 22 November 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, visit applying for a role with us.