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About the Role

The vegetation management program aims to reduce the risk and severity of bushfires through fuel management and building capacity of volunteers and staff in understanding the use of fire in fire prevention and improve knowledge of fire behaviour for safe and effective suppression.

The Vegetation Management Coordinator is responsible for providing specialist advice to CFA as an expert in vegetation management as well as providing support to the region, Vegetation Management staff and other parts of CFA in their fire safety responsibilities. You will work closely with other land and fire management agencies to support a sector-wide use of common operating models, systems and processes for the efficient implementation of fuel management for bushfire risk reduction.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Provide expert vegetation management advice to ensure all stakeholders are making appropriate decisions and carrying out responsibilities with accurate information.
• Provide initiative, expertise and leadership in the implementation of programs and the development of policy at Regional, District and Brigade levels based on high quality research, analysis and assessment of information to inform program planning and delivery.
• Represent CFA at appropriate forums as the subject matter expert to ensure outcomes reflect the position of CFA with respect to vegetation management.

About You

To succeed in this key role, you will ideally be tertiary qualified in Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Management or a related discipline and /or hold extensive experience in project management / program implementation for bushfire mitigation, fuel management, land management or another relevant field.

You will have demonstrated skills and experience in fuel management - preferably including the planning and implementation of complex planned burning operations as well as proven skills in program management and the ability to research, analyse and report on information to inform program planning and delivery. You will also possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and represent CFA at external forums.

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

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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 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: 11:59pm 20 September 2024.

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 recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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