Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: VG/50964644A
Job posted: 15/11/2024
Closes: 01/12/2024
Classification: SES1
Job duration: Five Years
Salary Range: $225,000 - $290,600
Are you ready to lead a diverse team shaping the future of Victoria's forest and fire management? As the Director of Planning and Authorisations at the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), you will lead a team of experts responsible for developing and maintaining the planning and approvals frameworks for effective forest and fire management across Victoria's public lands.
In this pivotal role, you will engage with key stakeholders across government, driving continuous improvement in strategic, operational and tactical planning.
As a key leader within the Forest and Fire Operations Division (FFOD), you will collaborate with Bushfire and Forest Services (BFS) and broader DEECA teams to implement effective planning processes and tools, enabling successful delivery of forest and fire management works in line with state and federal legislative obligations.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy, deliver departmental priorities, and lead with purpose. With flexible work arrangements and a commitment to a balanced work-life environment, DEECA supports your growth and well-being.
If you are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join Victoria's commitment to sustainability, safety, and resilience.
About you: To be successful in the role, you will have:
Demonstrated understanding of state and commonwealth policy and legislation related to land and environmental management. 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. Ability to build a culture of collaboration within the organisation and with external stakeholders, overcoming communication barriers. Expertise in guiding strategic planning processes, developing shared visions, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Proficiency in evaluating complex problems across various topics and delivering sustainable, tangible business solutions. Experience in driving organizational change and fostering a culture that embraces continuous improvement. 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.
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
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