ALMOST 300 positions are available to train up project firefighters and forest and fire operations officers, ahead of the upcoming bushfire season.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio announced the positions with Forest Fire Management Victoria, which will be based across regional Victoria.
Positions are available in Swan Hill, Speed and Cohuna.
Successful recruits will undertake emergency response, conduct planned burns, manage roadside vegetation, maintain access to forest trails and roads and conduct pest and weed control.
New recruits also take part in land management activities, including caring for state forests, recreation and tourism infrastructure and services, to ensure Victorians can continue to enjoy open spaces.
Forest and Fire Operations Officer positions include field team leads, field operations supervisors and plant operations.
Project Firefighter roles include general firefighters, fire support officers and rappel crew – specialist crews that use helicopters to respond to fires on terrain that can’t be accessed with vehicles.
A number of roles are available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people and women.
For more information and to apply visit ffm.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.
