Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC

Job Description:

Latest job information from Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC for the position of Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer. If the Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer vacancy in Hume VIC matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC for the position of Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer below matches your qualifications.

The Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer supports the successful delivery of a broad range of regional programs, including roading works, visitor assets, fuel management and Strategic Fuel Breaks, in line with organisational priorities.

This role promotes best practice procurement processes and systems across district and regional procurement activities, providing expert advice and quality assurance to ensure compliance with procurement controls. It is a key position that enables the effective delivery of projects across the region.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in public sector procurement and contract management is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. 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. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 28 October 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.

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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.

Job Info:

• Company: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC
• Position: Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer
• Work Location: Hume VIC
• Country: AU

How to Submit an Application:

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