Senior Program Manager, Forest and Fire ManagementJob posted: 20/12/2024
Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Occupation: Emergency Management
Reference: VG/50939776B
Closes: 08/01/2025
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
Work location: Negotiable
The Senior Program Manager, Forest and Fire Management is responsible for overseeing FFOD's primary planned programs that reduce bushfire risk and deliver post-emergency recovery and forest management works. You will ensure that FFOD meets its primary forest and fire program delivery obligations for planned burning, mechanical fuel treatment, cultural fire, Strategic Fuel Breaks, roading maintenance, and forest management. You will also ensure that FFOD's forest and fire programs are appropriately planned, published, and communicated through the JFMP and OFMP.
To achieve this, you will ensure effective governance and budget management, monitoring and reporting requirements are in place, ensure government and departmental program targets are incorporated into regional delivery plans, lead stakeholder engagement, set standards, and provide direction.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications Tertiary qualification(s) including qualification(s) in natural resource or environmental management, public policy, or similar is desirable.Significant experience in delivering large scale operational programs in a public sector environment.This is an ongoing position. 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 Wednesday, 08 January 2025. 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 focuses on the essential requirements of the job while 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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