Firefighting and employment

Seasonal firefighters

We employ several hundred seasonal firefighters (officially Seasonal Forest and Fire Operations Officers) on a full-time basis for a fixed term each year (generally between October and May).

They work alongside our permanent firefighting staff and help deliver land management activities and respond to bushfires and other emergencies.

We train three cohorts of seasonal firefighters each year:

• firefighters
• fire support officers
• rappel crews.

• Seasonal Firefighter brochure (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• Come work with us on Country brochure (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Applications open 2 July and close 26 July. For more information, and to apply, visit Jobs and Careers.

General enquiries: 136 186

Forest and Fire Operations Officers (Ongoing)

Forest and Fire Operations Officers (FFOO) deliver forest management activities in Victoria's state forests and undertake fire management and firefighting activities across national parks, state forests and protected public land.

Based at work centres, team members are responsible for a range of operational tasks and fire prevention activities. The role has a strong focus on emergency response and may involve deployment across the state to support firefighting and planned burning activities.

Vacancies, when available, are advertised on Careers.Vic

We are currently seeking applications for ongoing Forest and Fire Operations Officers at locations across the state.

Applications open 2 July and close 26 July. For more information, and to apply, visit Jobs and Careers.

General enquiries: 136 186