Forest Officer / Senior Forest Officer Harvesting

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a Forest Officer / Senior Forest Officer Harvesting!

Do you have a passion for sustainable forestry and experience leading high-performing teams?

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social, and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively, and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect                         we create safe places

Responsibility               we take ownership

Growth                          we create sustainable value

Excellence                    we make it happen

About the role

Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Forest Products team at STT. This role needs an enthusiastic and dedicated person who is passionate about sustainable forestry and who wants to help shape our future business. Depending on your experience and skillset an exciting opportunity exists here at STT in the Harvesting Team for a Forest Officer (FO) or Senior Forest Officer (SFO). As an FO/SFO you will deliver, or assist with delivering, regional wood production plans for all aspects of harvesting operations in plantations or native forests. The role also liaises with contractors, customers and the community on the works being carried out in the field and participates in fire operations.

The position is located in our Southern Region. The role will see the successful person spending their time between the field and office providing the successful applicant a great variety of work!

About you

The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

Importantly, in this role you will:

• Be committed to people – fostering teamwork and providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
• Have a safety focus – contributing to the important task of keeping yourself, staff, and contractors safe.
• Be prepared to learn and grow – taking advantage of STT’s supportive culture.
• Be physically fit to undertake field work and firefighting duties when required.

What's on offer

• A permanent, full-time position
• A salary between $64K - $90K PA (depending on skills and experience) + Superannuation  
• Use of a company vehicle*
• Flexible work arrangements
• Variety of work and autonomy​​​​​

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment, with opportunities for professional development.

Plus, our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

* Company vehicle usage arrangement is part-private use for SFO level, home garaging arrangement for FO appointment.