Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 Grade: VPS 5 Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura Reference: 1305 Are you ready to lead a team that shapes the future of forest and fire management across our district? As the Manager, District Forest and Fire Planning, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our tactical plans to life, ensuring the safe, effective and strategic delivery of our forest and fire management programs. In this leadership position, you’ll guide a dedicated team of planning specialists to develop high‑quality tactical plans, including Burn Plans, Site Plans, Works Orders and PBRATs. You’ll champion strong, transparent planning processes, ensuring all documentation meets legislative requirements, DEECA standards and best-practice doctrine. Working closely with the District Manager, you’ll help ensure local knowledge, priorities and community needs are reflected in operational and strategic planning processes. Your expertise will help shape the district’s contribution to key programs such as the Joint Fuel Management Program and the Operational Forest Management Program. You’ll also collaborate with our Forest and Fire Engagement Team to ensure meaningful, two‑way engagement with stakeholders, helping us deliver works that are well‑planned, well‑communicated and well‑supported. If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for strengthening forest and fire management outcomes and enjoy guiding high-performing teams through complex planning challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Knowledge of tactical planning of forest and fuel management programs/services, with experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)
* Tertiary qualifications in natural resource or environmental management, or public policy (desirable)
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Irymple, 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. Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 26 March 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. 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 more information visit applying for a role with us. Applications close Thursday 26 March Posted 13 March 2026