• Positions available in Ballarat
• Exciting paid opportunity to get outdoors!
• Supportive and fun team environment

Applications are sought for Western Seasonal Fire Crew for the 2025/26 fire season. The limited tenure positions will run from early November 2025 to late April 2026 and will include physical outdoor work and firefighting. 

The successful applicants: 
•    Must possess a current manual drivers licence
•    Live within 30 minutes of Ballarat work depot  
•    Be able to pass a pre-employment medical check and a drug and alcohol test
•    Be available to attend all compulsory training throughout November
•    Be available for regular rostered weekend standby within 30 minutes of the nominated depot 

Plantation work is varied and involves four wheel driving, spraying, chainsaw work, brush cutting, track clearing, mapping, fire response, fuel reduction burning and other tasks as required.   

Current accreditations in chainsaw use, chemical use, first aid, firefighting and a MR license are favourable

HVP Plantations is an organisation where diversity of thought, experience and background is acknowledged and celebrated. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Simply click on the “Apply button” below or go to HVP Careers Portal.

• Please fill this Fire Crew Skills Summary Form to upload as a cover letter.
• The Position Description is linked here
• Applications will be treated confidentially. 
• Once we have received your application, you can expect to hear back from us after the 5th of September
• For any general queries contact HR at jobs@hvp.com.au