Company description:
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Job description:
The Workcentre Operations Coordinator is responsible for the management of staff involved in the implementation of a range of plans and programs to deliver specific Forest and Fire Operations activities including bushfire response. The position has a key role in the leadership of staff and the oversight of performance and development planning for workcentre staff.
The position is required to undertake project management, planning, priority setting, budget management and reporting for the workcentre across a wide range of programs. The position is responsible for ensuring that departmental resources vehicles, plant and equipment and are available for Forest Fire Operations including emergency response. This position also involves working with DEECA personnel, other agency personnel, and supervising staff that engage with contractors and program delivery staff to implementing programs and projects on public land and forest areas.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* Experience in managing works programs in one or more of the following: - planned burning, unsealed road management or other operational forest management activities including experience in management of staff.
* Experience and understanding of forest firefighting techniques, the Australian Interagency Incident Management System and other emergency response activities.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Bacchus Marsh, Victoria.
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.
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