Vegetation Management Officer

Job Description

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do? We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 51,000 volunteers, CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA. To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page. About the Role At CFA, the vegetation management program reduces bushfire risk by managing fuel loads and strengthening the skills of volunteers, staff, and the community. This is done by improving understanding of fire behaviour and effective prevention measures. In this field-based role, you will provide expert advice on sustainable vegetation management for fire prevention, considering legislative, environmental, cultural, and financial factors. You will assess treatment options and develop operational plans aligned with State Policy, Regional Strategy, and community needs. Key Responsibilities Assist in planning and implementing linear breaks for operational preparedness. Engage with stakeholders, communities, and agencies on vegetation management. Ensure ecologically sustainable, culturally sensitive, and risk-based management solutions. Provide expert technical advice on vegetation management. Conduct property inspections and develop treatment plans with CFA brigades. Deliver timely, accurate fire prevention and vegetation management advice. Communicate legislative requirements, policies, and guidelines to stakeholders. Monitor, review, and improve treatment plan implementation. Oversee reporting, contractor supervision, and support vegetation management teams. Provide planning advice and capacity building for CFA volunteers. Assist in post-fire rehabilitation efforts as required. About You Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Appropriate tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative, environmental, and technical issues relevant to vegetation management. Demonstrated experience and ability to assess vegetation management risks, develop appropriate mitigation plans, and facilitate implementation of those plans. Demonstrated ability to develop, build, and maintain partnerships between key stakeholder groups. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to prepare high-level written advice, plans, and reports. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to work with limited supervision. Experience in working with diverse communities and volunteers. Why Choose CFA Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference. Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions. Growth Opportunities: Learning and development. Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements. Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services. Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations. Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways. Your Application Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes, and skills required for the position. Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who: Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check, and hold a valid Working with Children Check. CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Applications close: 11:59 pm 16th March 2025. If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email The Country Fire Authority (CFA) values your privacy. We will use the information you provide when you are applying for employment with us for the purpose of recruitment, selection, evaluation, and appointment and to report on anonymised key metrics (e.g., diversity). The information we collect will be handled in accordance with privacy laws, including the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. You can view our Privacy Statement here. For access and correction of the information we have collected, contact #J-18808-Ljbffr