• Be part of a supportive and motivated team culture
• $98,128 - $105,390 + Super + Develop your program delivery skills within a conservation context
• Enjoy working across spectacular and diverse landscapes across the Northern region

About the role

The Northern Planning Officer Fire Ecology is responsible for the coordination and management of the ecological fire function within the Region, with a focus on strategic fire ecology planning and programming. The position will work with District, Regional and Corporate staff and external partners and stakeholders to plan and deliver ecological fire projects and programs, including oversight of the Regional ecological burning program, providing fire ecology expertise to staff and stakeholders, and advocating for and coordinating ecological fire research. The position will also partner with Traditional Owners to facilitate cultural fire practices and enable cultural fire programs on Parks Victoria estate, in accordance with Government and Parks Victoria strategies, frameworks and policies. As required, the position may also support broader programming and operations across the planning, response and recovery phases of the fire and emergency program.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of expert and technical advice in relation to ecological fire practices
• Experience / ability to engage and developing effective relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in preparing complex written information in a number of mediums to meet the needs of varying audiences
• Sound project management skills on whole projects with minimal supervision

About Parks Victoria 

Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria. Northern Region consists of a diverse range of parks and reserves covering River Red Gum, Mallee, Box-ironbark, Northern Plains Grasslands and Forest landscapes. Staff working within the region are responsible for providing efficient and effective implementation of a broad range of often complex park management functions including natural, cultural and built asset management, visitor management and services, stakeholder management, park planning and emergency response.