Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is looking for people who are seeking a challenging and rewarding job helping to protect Victorian communities during the upcoming bushfire season.
FFMVic Hume Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Aaron Kennedy said applications were now open for 23 project firefighter positions at sites across the region.
“These fixed term positions are a fantastic opportunity for people from all walks of life who are physically fit, to get out in the bush, protect Victoria from bushfires and help to maintain public land across the state,” Mr Kennedy said.
“The recruits will not only respond to bushfires and other emergencies, they’ll also be conducting planned burns, slashing, track clearing, weed spraying and other land management activities.”
The range of project firefighter roles include general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel firefighters.
Rappel firefighters undertake specialist firefighting roles, rappelling from helicopters to respond to fires in remote forest areas.
Fire support officers assist with administrative tasks which support fire response and fuel management works.
The new recruits will add to Victoria’s existing 1100 forest firefighters who are supported by more than 2000 permanent staff who can be called on to perform emergency roles when required.
Across the state 20 roles are solely dedicated for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people reflecting the government’s commitment to a diverse workforce while also supporting Traditional Owners to care for Country and lead cultural burning.
Successful recruits will be fully trained and get the opportunity to work with experienced staff from a range of emergency management agencies.
This summer project firefighters will be based at Yarrawonga, Alexandra, Marysville, Toolangi, Broadford, Kinglake, Benalla, Mansfield, Wangaratta, Nathalia, Shepparton, Beechworth, Bright, Ovens, Whitfield, Mount Beauty, Corryong, Eskdale and Tallangatta.
A driver licence and medical and fitness assessments are required.
Applications are now open and close on July 31, to apply visit jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff or call 136 186.