PLANTATION FORESTER, NORTH WEST TASMANIA Join our award-winning Employer of Choice cultureRidgley location, 15 mins from Burnie with parking at the doorFull time position, with a mix of field and office workLet us introduce ourselves… Forico is Tasmania's largest private forestry asset management company, providing sustainable forest products and services to global markets.
Our globally certified forests include 89,000 hectares of plantation, managed for wood fibre production.
Additionally, we manage 77,000 hectares of natural and native forest, which is not harvested but maintained for conservation, biodiversity and cultural values.
The bare roots of the job… The role of the Plantation Forester NW is to assist the Silviculture Manager and team with implementation of Forico's plantation management objectives including planning, establishment works, maintenance works, contractor management, and stakeholder interaction.
Within this role the Plantation Forester will also have a critical focus on good budget stewardship and on enhancing plantation health, vitality and productivity outcomes.
Who will join our journey… This position would ideally suit an individual who has a tertiary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline (Forestry/Environmental Science/Agriculture).
A Forest Practices Officer (inspecting or planning) qualification will also be considered favourably.
In addition to this, the incumbent will have excellent communication skills, the ability to establish and maintain strong work relationships, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan and organise their workload.
They should act and think in a strategic and commercial manner, make sound decisions, drive change and effectively manage change initiatives.
Computer proficiency and a current Australian driver's licence are also prerequisites for this role.
A career that's growing places… Forico are an Employer of Choice, and we see people as our most important asset.
In return for your commitment to Forico, we can offer you a work safe, home safe culture across all operations, flexible employment conditions, an attractive remuneration and benefits package, including a tool of trade vehicle, an exceptional workplace culture and a highly supportive leadership team.
If you're keen to put down roots with Forico, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your application with cover letter addressing your suitability for the role and a current resume to Forico's online career portal at careers/.
Applications will close at 5pm on Tuesday, 26 November 2024. Forico is an equal opportunity employer, and we are all about branching out to attract candidates from all ages, diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and genders.
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