Senior Assurance Officer

In the Policy & Planning Division of the Bushfire and Forest Services Group, we support environments and communities to be resilient and thrive, through advancing forest, fire and emergency management policy and planning. We offer interesting work in a dynamic environment, with a flexible and positive culture.

Come and join us!

If this sounds like something you can do – we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out for a chat even if this role is not exactly what you’re after – we actively scout opportunities for talent.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) in natural resource or environmental management, public policy, science or similar is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with assurance principles and practice is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with bushfire risk management, including planned burning, is highly desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 3 March 2025.

Other Relevant Information

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

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.