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Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning

VictoriaFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead a team of planning specialists to develop practical forest and fire management programs, including planned burning and fuel management, to support safer communities and healthier landscapes in Victoria.

Role type

Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning

Builds

Forest and fire management programs and services

Domain

Natural resource management / Forestry / Fire management

Required skills

Team leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, program delivery

Preferred skills

Tactical planning of forest and fuel management, experience with planning systems (FMS, eMAP, ArcGIS), tertiary qualifications in natural resource/environmental management or public policy

Technologies

FMS, eMAP, ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team, navigate complex planning and operational challenges, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, use data to support decision-making, deliver practical outcomes in a dynamic environment

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership