Consulting Manager

PF Olsen is Australia’s largest independent forestry services provider that has recently expanded its broader offering to include ecological services through its investment in ABZECO (https://abzeco.com.au/). 

We have a vacancy for a Consulting Manager to identify, tender and close consulting opportunities to bring in new business which is in alignment with our company’s strategic direction. You will draw upon your knowledge of the forestry industry, contacts within the sector, your proven experience in sourcing new business and managing relationships. The successful candidate will have a current and an active network of relevant contacts and decision makers in the industry.  

This position is available on a full-time basis and will be preferably based in Ivanhoe – Melbourne (with work from home flexibility) or may alternatively be based in any state (full time work from home).  

For the right candidate, the role is also available on a part time basis with a commitment of minimum of 24 hours per week. 

This is not your typical consulting position, it’s a unique opportunity for someone who constantly thinks outside the box and thrives in an environment which allows for freedom and new ideas to incubate. You will be a part of the Senior Management Team and will have an active role in decision making and strategy across the business.

Given the nature of the role you will have at least 10 years of experience in consulting within Forestry or a similar industry. 

Your daily responsibilities:

• Identify, tender, and win consulting opportunities.
• Develop high quality, professional proposals in conjunction with the Proposal and Marketing Centre Coordinator.
• Provide leadership support to your direct reports on a daily basis. 
• Lead and manage all consulting projects along with your team.  
• Be actively involved in Senior Management Team meetings and issues. 

To succeed in this role, you need to have:

• Proven experience in managing and maintaining key relationships. 
• Extremely strong project management ability. 
• Self-motivated and proactive with well-developed initiative to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of carbon markets, particularly those relating to commercial tree plantations and environmental plantings
• A natural passion for forestry, land management and sustainable ways of business.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Undergraduate qualification in Forestry (or equivalent).

In return PF Olsen offers:

• Career development opportunities. 
• Competitive remuneration.
• Company laptop.
• Family friendly working environment. 
• On the job training.
• A motivated team of people who enjoy what they do.

If you think this opportunity might be for you, hit apply now. 

For more information about PF Olsen visit https://au.pfolsen.com/

PF Olsen is an equal opportunity provider.

Applications close on Friday, 23 February 2024