Roading Planner – Tumut

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) is the largest manager of commercial plantation and native forests in NSW.  We manage more than two million hectares of forests for the environmental, economic, and social benefit of the people of NSW and Australia.

Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:

At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We hope you share our values of:

Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday

Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves

Integrity: We are honest and accountable

Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

The Opportunity:

Join our Softwood Plantation Division as a Roading Planner in a fantastic full-time permanent role. This is your chance to leverage your civil road planning and natural resource management and planning skill to make a real impact. As a Roading Planner, you will build and maintain strong relationships while driving continuous business improvement. This position offers you the opportunity to apply your environmental knowledge and technical skills to enhance our civil road planning and natural resource management. Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to innovative solution in the forestry industry.

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Full-time position located in the Tumut Region
• Regional Talent Incentive
• Relocation assistance available from Canberra, Eden, Bateman's Bay and Mittagong
• Great combination of office and outdoor work in a collaborative environment.
• Competitive salary package with the opportunity to work with and learn from passionate and skilled professionals in the industry
• Access to self-paced learning through Go1 e-learning
• Exclusive company benefits

About the role:The Tumut Region of FCNSW manages 5,791kms of roads and trails, about 90km of which are sealed. These roads form the backbone of the transport network that supports a large forest industry.

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Roading Planner to join our diverse and dynamic team. This role is responsible for overseeing and producing operational maps and plans that align with business requirements and contractual supply obligations. The role will also ensure compliance outcomes are met in line with operational field assessments.

We would love you to have/be:

• Diploma/Degree in project management, road planning, civil engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to lead and manage a small team
• Proven organisational skills - ability to plan and prioritise work, meet standards and deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, project management tools.
• Experience in and/or willingness to learn Geographic Information Systems for Mapping.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of forestry management and protection, which may include weed and pest control, fire management, planning and suppression, and silviculture.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to safety within an operational environment
• Experience in developing written operational plans within the context of multiple priorities and stakeholders and performance reporting.
• Capacity and willingness to undertake fire roster duties, fire fighting, work extended hours, and to maintain sufficient fitness for the job.
• Current driver's licence.

For further information about the role please contact Lisa Davies:-  Roading Operations Coordinator on

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Applications close:  24 September 2025 @ 11:59 PM AEST

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