Forest Technicians
3 days ago
FOREST TECHNICIANS
- Looking for a Tree Change …
- Vacancies in the NE and NW of Tasmania, both with parking at the door
- Full time positions, with an award-winning Employer of Choice culture
Let 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.
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The bare roots of the job…
The Forest Technicians will provide field support to Plantations, Wood Supply, Sustainability, Fire Management, Resource Information and Tree Improvement, with the aim of delivering annual operational objectives.
A crew of two Forest Technicians will work together in the North East region of Tasmania and be based out of Techno Park in Kings Meadows, and two Forest Technicians will work together in the North West region and be based out of our Ridgley office, just outside of Burnie.
Who will join our journey…
These positions would ideally suit individuals who are outdoorsy people and would enjoy working in a forest environment. Candidates who have a drivers licence, map and GPS skills as well as basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) and GIS mapping experience would be a good fit. In addition to this, previous exposure to 4WDriving, chainsaws, chemical spraying, drone operation or the interest to acquire these skills would be very desirable.
Our ideal candidates will be physically fit, have good communication skills, the ability to problem solve, and a proactive attitude. Further, demonstrated motivation and integrity, and the ability to follow instructions and work safely in a team environment are required. The successful incumbents will also participate in a regular weekend standby roster assisting with basic fire-fighting.
A career that's growing places…
Forico are an Employer of Choice, and our people are our most important asset. We offer 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're keen to put down roots with Forico, please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
For a more detailed discussion about the role, please contact Lindsay Cannon (Silviculture Manager NE) on or Adam Langworthy (Silviculture Manager NW) on or email to obtain a copy of the Position Description.
To apply, please submit your application with a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role, your preferred location (NE or NW Tasmania) and a current resume to Forico's online career portal at
Applications will close at 5pm on Friday, 14th November 2025.
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.
