The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Parks Victoria (PV) are searching for skilled, fit and healthy people to become firefighters this year.

They employ field based seasonal firefighters to assist with planned burning and the prevention and suppression of bushfires in parks and forests.

Training will be provided and positions are open to those who:

• Have a high level of fitness.
• Are a team player.
• Hold a current manual driver's licence.

Positions available (generally between November and April) for a period of 18 to 26 weeks include:

• Firefighters (includes positions designated for Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
• Fire Support officers
• Rappel and hover exit crews

Salaries commence from $842.22 per week plus superannuation.

Applications for the 2015-16 season close Sunday 30 August 2015.

Check out their employment page here