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About the PositionBushfire and Forest Services (BFS) plays a critical role in managing 3.2 million hectares of State forest across Victoria. This includes maintaining recreation assets, supporting tourism, delivering forest health initiatives, and leading DEECAs work in preparing for and responding to bushfires and other emergencies on public land, helping to reduce risk to people, property and the environment.BFS provides expert advice to the government on forest and fire management and acts as one of DEECAs key regional touchpoints. It ensures that policies and programs are grounded in local knowledge and meet the needs of Victorian communities.In 2026, BFS is offering seven Science Graduate roles across multiple teams. Each role includes three diverse rotations that provide hands-on experience in areas such as forest and fire planning, spatial analysis, policy development, strategic risk, and emergency preparedness.Position 1: Graduate Project Officer, 2026 Science Grad - (Bushfire and Forest Services)Location: Melbourne CBD / Melbourne CBD/ PowelltownPosition 2:Graduate Project Officer, 2026 Science Grad- (Bushfire and Forest Services)Location: Flexible within Loddon Mallee/ Bendigo / Melbourne CBDPosition 3:Graduate Project Officer, 2026 Science Grad- (Bushfire and Forest Services)Location: Melbourne CBD/ Neg. Knoxfield, Woori Yallock or Powelltown/ FlexibleTo be considered for this position, you must hold a degree in science, land management, ecology, or a related field.About us:DEECA brings together Victorias energy, environment, water, agriculture, forestry, resources, climate action, and emergency management functions into a single department to maximise connections between the environment, community, industry and economy.Our challenge is to improve Victorias liveability with a population that is expected to almost double by 2050, while responsibly tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations.The opportunity for you:The DEECA Science Graduate Program is a two-year learning and development initiative open to recent graduates of science, natural resource management including ecology, conservation, sustainability, geoscience and geology, agriculture, urban and regional planning, computer science, engineering or related fields.As a graduate, you''ll:have diverse roles across the Department.work across metro and regional Victoriaenjoy flexible work principles, including start times (7am-7pm) and hybrid work teams (mix of on-site and remote work).be supported with mentors and buddiesparticipate in extensie learning and development - program guided and self-directed!We recognise the significant responsibility our Department has as land and natural resource manager to support self-determination and create opportunities for Traditional Owners to care for the Country and provide opportunities to enhance First Peoples'' connection to the Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued and able to enable their culture, spiritual and belief systems.Next steps:Applications for the 2025 program open on June 6 2025, and close on July 6 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr