Regional Vegetation Management Coordinator

About this role

• Location Dandenong, Warragul, Morwell, Sale or Bairnsdale • Full Time Ongoing • PTA 5 $107,864pa plus 12% superannuation CFA is an emergency service that places the community at the centre of everything we do. We work to protect lives and property across Victoria, every hour of the day. Our organisation is made up of employees working alongside more than 51,000 volunteers. We value the different skills, experience and viewpoints that people bring, because they strengthen how we operate and support the services Victorians rely on. We aim to be a workplace where people feel supported to do meaningful work, develop professionally and contribute to outcomes that matter to the people and places we serve. To learn more about who we are and the work we do, visit our About Us page. About the Role At CFA the vegetation management program aims to lessen bushfire risk and severity by managing fuel and enhancing volunteer and staff capacity. This role coordinates landscape level planning , partnering with stakeholders to integrate programs across multiple CFA districts. It collaborates with other agencies for joint planning to reduce bushfire risk and implement sector-wide systems. Key responsibilities of the role will include: • Coordinate and manage the CFA vegetation program for a regional area, emphasising service delivery planning. • Lead CFA's involvement in sector-wide strategic plans, prioritising vegetation treatment. • Offer expert advice for informed decisions whilst mentoring team members. Represent CFA as a subject matter expert and foster regional partnerships. • Ensure best-practice decision-making and compliance with policies. • Facilitate engagement with landowners and stakeholders. • Implement sector-wide systems and oversee budget management and resource allocation. About you Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: • Tertiary qualifications in Science, Natural Resource Management or other relevant field, &/or extensive experience in project management / program implementation for bushfire mitigation, fuel management, land management or other relevant field. • Significant experience in staff supervision with the ability to lead, motivate and manage team members, to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines for self and others. • Demonstrated skills and experience in vegetation management for fire prevention preferably involving planning and implementation of planned burning operations. • An ability to contribute to strategic planning for vegetation management and provide direction and guidance to translate strategic plans into on-ground work programs. • Demonstrated skills in program coordination and management of a team. • 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 • Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements • Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services • Wellbeing Focus: Health Ready programs, flu vaccinations • Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways Your Application Click the ‘Apply' button to access our online application portal. You will be prompted to provide your personal and contact details and to respond to employment-related questions. When applying for a position with CFA, please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, experience and the key attributes and skills relevant to the role. Pre-employment Checks Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who are able to successfully complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check. You will also be required to provide at least two professional references. Applications close: 11:59pm 9th August 2026 What to expect from our recruitment process 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. 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