Senior Forest & Wildlife Officer

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is hiring a Senior Forest & Wildlife Officer in Victoria, Australia. This role involves leading investigations and compliance operations related to wildlife and forest management. Candidates should have a Certificate IV in government investigations or equivalent experience. The position offers flexible work arrangements within the Gippsland Region, including hybrid options. Applications close on March 16, 2025.
Senior Forest and Wildlife Officers are Authorised Officers under a range of legislation that lead and contribute to intelligence-driven investigations and enforcement operations relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management operations.

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the spectrum of compliance programs including education, engagement, inspections and assessments, monitoring and enforcing compliance. Snr Officers contribute to delivering service excellence and a safety culture within the Regulator.

The position sits within the regional Regulatory Operations Branch and plans and delivers strategic operations and intelligence led investigations consistent with Conservation Regulator's risk-based, intelligence-led approach to conservation regulation.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
• A Certificate IV in government investigations (or an equivalent qualification) and/or experience in the application of environmental regulation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Victorian conservation regulatory legislation, policy and the planning and delivery of compliance operations.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Gippsland 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 Sunday, 16 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.