Healthy Forests Officer - Noojee

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Ready to shape forest management in Gippsland?

As a Healthy Forests Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our forests. Working alongside a skilled team, you'll contribute to planning and engagement for the delivery of on-ground action to improve the health and management of our forests.

In this role, you'll be active in enabling communities to partner with DEECA to guide and prioritise forest management activities including conservation, forest restoration, recreation, economic development and cultural heritage. You will bring your skills in engagement and collaboration to work closely with Traditional Owners, local communities, user groups and government agencies.

Your work will develop Healthy Forest Plans, making a real difference on the ground by reflecting the priorities of the community at Noojee.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) in science, public policy, natural resource or environmental management, business management or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of community engagement and/or community development principles and practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of public land management in Victoria.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2029. The work location for this position is West Gippsland, Noojee or Traralgon preferred 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.

Click the ‘Apply' button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 30 August 2026.

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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.