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Specialist Planning Officer

Posted on Nov. 21, 2025

Vic, Australia
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Part Time

The Specialist Planning Officer undertakes tactical (in-year) planning of complex, high-impact and high-risk forest and fire management works, including Strategic Fuel Breaks, large-scale hazardous tree treatment and regeneration activities.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Knowledge and understanding of forest management in Victoria including working knowledge of planning systems
Demonstrated experience in scoping works and planning for the delivery of forest and fire management activities
Experience working with planning systems including FMS, eMAP and ArcGIS (or similar)

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within the Hume region 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.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

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.

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