Natural Environment Program Officer

Opportunity within a supportive team to use and develop technical biodiversity knowledge, problem-solving, collaboration and outcome-focused skills to minimise risk to Victoria’s natural environment for communities, while supporting priority projects and programs in Victoria’s regions.

The Natural Environment Program Officer provides high quality environmental advice to support decision making for statutory environment related assessments and for the management of public land in line with DEECA business and operational priorities. The role combines technical biodiversity related knowledge with well-developed problem-solving, collaboration and outcome-focused skills to minimise risk to Victoria’s natural environment for communities, while supporting priority projects and programs in Victoria’s regions.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification related to natural resource management or other relevant field.
• Understanding of public land management as it relates to forests and fires and mitigation of risks to threatened species.
• Ability to apply environmental and biodiversity assessment processes, focused on biodiversity risk management, native vegetation policy, and related legislation.

This is a fixed term part time (0.6 FTE) position available for a period of 12 months. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 04 March 2025.

Other Relevant Information

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.