Aerial Land Management Officer

• Be part of a dynamic team culture
• $86,690 - $93,106 + Superannuation + Range of employee benefits
• Enjoy a healthy work life balance in this Fixed Term role

About the role

Parks Victoria uses aircraft for a variety of purposes including personnel transport, asset construction, servicing remote visitor facilities, aerial animal surveys and pest animal control. As the Aerial Land Management Officer, you will participate in the delivery of the Aerial Shooting Program as the programs primary Mission Commander and also provide delivery support for other operational components of Parks Victoria's Aerial Land Management program.

Your role assists in the planning and development of operations, and monitors activities to ensure they are conducted in compliance with the approved operations plan. You will assist in the preparation of relevant emergency response planning and contribute to the continuous improvement of the aerial shooting program and broader Aerial Land Management program.

We're looking for someone with:

• Victorian Air Attack Supervisor accreditation (mandatory)
• Experience in the Aerial Shooting Mission Commander role is desirable but not mandatory.
• Extensive experience in fire and emergency management is essential.
• Experience in the provision of expert technical advice and support to aerial programs within Government organisations.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the position description.

Application Closing date: Sunday 11 February 2024

About the Branch

The Fire, Emergency and Enforcement Directorate oversees the provision of state-wide specialist resources in fire and emergency response, Enforcement programs and the use of aircraft for delivery of Parks Victoria's programs. The Directorate leads state-wide liaison with Emergency Management Victoria the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and other emergency services organisations providing strategic operational direction, advice and expertise for Melbourne and Regional Victoria.

Why Work For Us?

• Structured salary progression, including annual performance-based salary increases
• Incremental salary increases twice a year, as per the Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2021
• Generous employee discounts at MacPac through our corporate partnership
• Work life balance through hybrid working arrangements, in accordance with government guidelines
• Supportive culture to undertake personal development and secondment employment opportunities
• Commitment to wellbeing through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Inclusive employment support for ATSI staff, including cultural leave entitlements

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our Aerial Land Management program, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Darren Hill on 0428 159 *** or apply online!

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.