Express your Interest early to work on Country as a Project Firefighter in a designated Aboriginal position for the upcoming fire season. Are you wanting to work and learn on Country? We have challenging and rewarding opportunities for mob who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to join our operational teams. Each year we employ field based seasonal Project Firefighters to assist with planned burning and the prevention and suppression of bushfires in parks and forests. Our department values the knowledge, contribution and lived experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders contribute to caring for Country. Aboriginal employees are supported, connected, and developed with the assistance of DEECA's Aboriginal Employment and Development Team. Employees can join the Aboriginal Staff Network (ASN). The ASN hold forums, workshops and development sessions to assist staff on their journey at DEECA. Our Project Firefighter positions would suit people who: have a high level of fitness are sound decision makers are community minded and looking for a unique challenge. The location and duration of positions will depend on the role/roles available at the time taking into account the location of your primary residence and/or willingness to relocate. Positions are seasonal generally commencing from November for a minimum period of 22 weeks. Salaries commence from $56,044 to $65,221 superannuation subject to your skills and experience. You don't need any previous work experience to submit an expression of interest, training will be provided in various skills including: forest fire management activities 4WD course chainsaw You will need: confirmation of Aboriginality (attached) a current manual drivers licence for appointment (Conditions A, I & V not acceptable for employment) OR be willing to obtain a manual drivers licence prior to commencement. meet the “Category B-Firefighter Arduous” medical and fitness be 18 years or older as of 1 October 2024 a satisfactory National Police Check a Declaration and Consent form relating to previous employment How to express your interest: Please submit an up-to-date resume outlining your skills and relevant experience (2 pages maximum) and complete the questionnaire as part of the online application form. For a confidential yarn, please contact Cindy Mills, Advisor Learning and Development as part of the Aboriginal Employment and Development team on 0412 331 653 or at cindy.millsdeeca.vic.gov.au. Cindy or one of our hiring team will be in touch to assist and support you during the expression of interest process and work through the mandatory and pre-employment screening requirements with you in readiness for appointment to a Project Firefighter position. To ensure you are considered for the upcoming fire season, please express your interest by 30 June 2024. For further information about the position, please refer to the attached PD. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including an employment history Declaration and Consent fo