Independent, industry-owned not-for-profit
Direct report to CEO
Deliver a significant sector development program
About the organisation
ForestWorks is an industry owned non-for-profit organisation that offers skills development services for a highly skilled workforce within the forest, wood, paper, timber and furnishing industries. This includes attracting and developing new workers into the sectors it services, supporting the career development of existing workers and upskilling established employees. The Australian Government has recently announced that ForestWorks will lead the $10 million Forestry Workforce Training Program, designed to improve access to qualifications and credentials in the forest and wood products sectors over the next two years.
About the role
With ForestWorks' being appointed to deliver the Forestry Workforce Training Program, the organisation now seeks to appoint a new General Manager to lead the delivery of this complex, multi-year initiative. Working closely with the CEO, the General Manager will additionally play a critical role in cross-functional strategy, risk management, performance improvement, and broader organisational leadership. Reflecting ForestWorks values and purpose, the General Manager represents the organisation in external forums, helping build partnerships with stakeholders and organisations across the ForestWorks ecosystem. This includes responsibility for identifying and capitalising on mutually beneficial opportunities to deliver exceptional value for stakeholders and build the reputation of ForestWorks as a value delivering organisation.
About you
Tertiary qualified in a relevant field (ideally including formal project management qualifications), you are a strategic leader with proven experience in project or program delivery, preferably within the training and/or industry engagement sectors. Commercially astute with the ability to effectively work through institutional complexities, you enjoy identifying efficiencies and finding opportunities for process improvement. Known for your strategic expertise, you are an inspiring people leader, fostering a culture of pragmatism and inclusivity. Persuasive and engaging, you are a clear communicator able to build high-trust relationships both within the organisation and across the broader sector.
For more information, please contact Matthew Belleghem at SHK via email on ****** or to apply, click 'Apply for this job'. Please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
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