Are you passionate about protecting and conserving Victoria's natural environment and wildlife? Do you have the skills and experience to plan and lead complex investigations and compliance operations relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer at the Conservation Regulator.

As a Senior Forest and Wildlife Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking intelligence driven investigations and compliance operations of a complex nature relating to wildlife, forest produce, land and fire management operations. You will also prepare high quality reports, briefs, correspondence and briefings on a range of compliance matters, and contribute to the design and delivery of education programs on compliance. You will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders, and support the development of policy and strategy, planning and delivery of environmental compliance and wildlife management programs.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

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

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is negotiable within the Loddon Mallee Region

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, 25 July 2023.

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.

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.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au

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