Lead Forestry Officer
1 week ago
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:
We're seeking an experienced Lead Forestry Officer to oversee the delivery of approved Harvest Plans and drive safe, compliant, and efficient harvesting operations. In this pivotal role, you'll supervise a team of Forest Officers, work closely with contractors, and contribute to the sustainable management of the forest estate
What we can offer you:
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- A role with real impact across sustainable forest management
- The opportunity to lead and develop a small, dedicated team
- Diverse field and office-based work, combining strategy with hands-on operations
- A supportive and safety-focused culture with professional development opportunities
- Access to self-paced online learning through Go1
- Competitive remuneration & Benefits
About the role:
As Lead Forestry Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating the full cycle of harvest operations, from pre-harvest forest mark-up and surveys through to contractor engagement and performance monitoring. You'll provide leadership and support to your team, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational standards are met while also contributing to broader activities such as silviculture, pest and weed management, and fire planning and suppression. Your technical expertise in harvesting, value recovery, and heavy plant operations, combined with strong stakeholder management skills, will ensure the effective delivery of outcomes that balance commercial value with sustainable forest management.
We would love you to have/be:
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Solid experience in harvesting operations, including mark-up and value recovery
- Knowledge of forestry management and protection (silviculture, pest/weed, fire)
- Experience in CIOFA (Contractor Integrated Operations & Financial Application) or similar systems
- Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Forestry, Ecology, or a related field (highly regarded)
- A current driver's licence and the capacity for fieldwork, firefighting duties, and travel
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical forestry expertise, leadership skills, and passion for the environment in a role that directly supports the sustainable management of our forests.
For further information about the role please contact Peter Carstairs, Area Manager on:
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY 6 OCTOBER 2025 @ 11:59PM AEDT
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