Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: VG/50964645A
Job posted: 15/11/2024
Closes: 01/12/2024
Classification: SES1
Job duration: Five Years
Salary Range: $225,000 - $290,600
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for forest management and bushfire risk mitigation? The Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Director for our Forest and Fire Programs to lead a range of state-wide forest and fire management programs that support effective forest management activities, forest health and resilience outcomes, as well as management of bushfire risk on public land.
As a strategic advisor to the Chief Fire Officer and other senior executives, you will provide authoritative guidance on matters within the Bushfire and Forest Services portfolio, working collaboratively with executives across the Forest and Fire Operations Division (FFOD) to enable effective program delivery and reporting. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of the Forest Contractor Program, ensuring critical specialist contractor capability to support forest and emergency management efforts.
You will also collaborate with executives, local communities, and emergency management agencies to develop and implement impactful forest and fire management strategies. This is a unique opportunity to lead vital programs that protect our landscapes, enhance community safety, and support sustainable tourism.
With flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance, this role offers the chance to empower managers and team members to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will help shape the future of Victoria's natural environments and contribute to building safer, more resilient communities. We encourage you to apply and make a lasting impact.
About you: To be successful in the role, you will have:
Qualifications in emergency or environmental management, law, public policy or other related discipline will be highly regarded.Extensive experience in a senior leadership position in a large, regionally dispersed organisation will be highly regarded.Demonstrable knowledge and experience in forest or public land management is essential.Ability to foster a collaborative culture internally and with external stakeholders.Skills in evaluating complex problems and delivering sustainable solutions across various governmental levels.Visionary leadership, articulating and implementing strategies aligned with organizational goals, while keeping informed about future trends.Demonstrates ethical leadership, cultivates a culture that maximizes team performance, and prioritizes people engagement.About the organisation: We employ more than 7,000 staff, who work from more than 82 locations throughout Victoria, across the portfolios of energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture and resources. Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. 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.
For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Adam Saunders, Executive Director, Forest and Fire Operations on 0459 824 868 or email ******.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 1 December 2024. 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 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.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace: DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also 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. For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit: www.careers.vic.gov.au To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action job application system.
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