Manager, Strategy, Risk and Spatial ServicesDepartment: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionThe Manager, Strategy, Risk & Spatial Services will lead the development of regional forest and fire management strategies, under the oversight and coordination of FFOD State.This role will also involve leading a diverse team to facilitate the operationalisation of state and regional strategies into operational and tactical plans through the provision of high-quality landscape risk services, GIS products, and desktop-based values assessment to support end-to-end planning.Additionally, the Manager will provide risk outputs to the broader sector and other stakeholders to support cross-tenure consideration and understanding of bushfire and forest management. The role requires close collaboration with monitoring and evaluation services within the Policy & Planning Division to ensure robust and transparent monitoring and reporting of DEECA's forest and fire management service delivery, supporting adaptive management and continuous improvement.Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications: Qualification and/or experience related to biodiversity science, natural resource management, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, and/or risk analysis or a related field (desirable).Position Details: This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Barwon South West 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.Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. 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 must 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 focuses on the essential requirements of the job, ensuring consistent and fair treatment of all applicants. We 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr