Senior Forester

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Senior Forester — Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary

Details: Join the ACT Parks and Conservation Service’s Forest Management team and help shape the future of sustainable forestry in the ACT.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative forestry professional to fill a temporary vacancy at the Professional Officer Class 2 (PO2). In this role, you will play a key part in delivering forestry programs that support the ACT community and environment.

You will bring experience in silviculture across the full forest lifecycle - from nursery to final crop - and a strong understanding of Pinus radiata management. Your ability to work respectfully with Traditional Custodians and ecological experts to integrate cultural and environmental values into forest practices will be highly valued.

- Duration: Immediate start for a 12 month contract
- Work type: Full-time or part-time
- Flexible arrangements: Part-time hours across five working days can be considered (e.g. to accommodate school drop-off and pick-up times).

Eligibility/Other Requirements: This position is classified as “Fire Trained Employee” under the ACT Public Sector Technical and Other Professional Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026. Bushfire related activities, including suppression and rostered standby, are essential components of the role.

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata for part-time hours.

How to Apply: Please submit the following;

- A one to two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description
- Contact details for at least two referees

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months.

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