Sustainability Advisor

Let us introduce ourselves…

At Forico, we don't just grow trees - we grow futures…

As Tasmania's largest private forestry asset management company, 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.

Our operations are rooted in sustainability, innovation, and a deep respect for biodiversity and cultural values.  We're proud to be globally certified and committed to sustainable forest management.

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The bare roots of the job…

We're looking for an experienced Sustainability Advisor to join our Enterprise Performance team at Techno Park. This pivotal role will lead the management of Forico's highly valued certification programs and ensure compliance with best-practice forest management standards – a cornerstone of our business.

You'll play a key part in delivering sustainability outcomes across our forest estate, contributing to annual reporting, ecosystem services initiatives, and continuous improvement of our management systems. The position offers a unique blend of office-based strategy, travel to Forico sites, and hands-on fieldwork – perfect for someone who enjoys moving from the office to the forest.

Collaboration is essential. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement innovative environmental strategies and maintain our reputation for excellence in sustainable forestry.

Who will join our journey…

If you are someone who is dynamic and adaptable, with a strong safety mindset that aligns with Forico's Work Safe, Home Safe ethos we would like to hear from you. You'll need excellent communication skills, the ability to champion sustainable forest management goals, and confidence in learning new systems and processes. A solid understanding of sustainability principles and forest management standards is ideal - or a willingness to grow into these areas.

If you enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving and you thrive in both office and field environments, this role will suit you

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A passion to promote the importance of nature based solutions and sustainability;
• A relevant tertiary qualification (environmental, forestry or other) and/or equivalent experience;
• Sound knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and forest certification standards (FSC, Responsible Wood, ISO 14001);
• Experience in managing audits and liaising with certification bodies;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Strong computer literacy, and;
• A current driver's licence (C class)

Added expertise that's a plus:

• Experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS);
• Internal/Lead auditing qualifications;
• Project management experience

We're looking for someone who's a safety champion, a great communicator, and a team player who can also work independently. If you're detail-oriented, adaptable, and ready to chip in wherever needed, we want to hear from you.

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, an exceptional workplace culture and a highly supportive leadership team.

Start planting your future today…

If you are keen to branch out and put down roots with Forico, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you

For further details about this opportunity or to receive a copy of the Position Description, please contact

Similarly, if you have any position specific questions, please contact Simon Cook, Sustainability Manager on

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

Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

Forico is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace the opportunity to attract candidates from all ages, diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and genders.