Forest Operations Coordinator

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:

1. Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday
2. Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves
3. Integrity: We are honest and accountable
4. Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

What we can offer you:

• 2 year Maximum term opportunity
• Work with a high functioning team aiming to meet tight deadlines for critical infrastructure repairs
• Autonomy and a balance of office and field work
• A great mix of field and office-based tasks with the opportunity to explore the forests of NSW’s Lower Northern region

• Competitive salary package with the opportunity to work with and learn from passionate and skilled professionals in the industry

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Forest Operations Coordinator to join the team in Wauchope.

The Forest Operations Coordinator supports operational performance by ensuring the cost-effective, safe and timely planning and implementation of road infrastructure repair works to a standard that meets operational, community access and recreational requirements.

This role is also responsible for supervising in the field, supporting procurement activities as well as contractor engagement and management.

We would love you to have:

• Knowledge and/or understanding of land management and protection, which may include roading operations
• Knowledge, skills and experience in the use of technologies and systems relevant to operations
• Planning skills, including some experience or demonstrated capacity to use GIS
• Ability to plan and prioritise work, meet standards and deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to safety within an operational environment
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in developing operational plans within the context of multiple priorities and stakeholders and performance reporting
• Experience in implementing contract requirements to ensure compliance.
• Great negotiation skills, combined with a strong customer service focus.
• Capacity and willingness to undertake fire and fuel management duties, firefighting and extensive travel (mainly driving), work extended hours, and to maintain sufficient fitness for the job (e.g. able to efficiently conduct reconnaissance / investigation through difficult terrain and dense vegetation)

For further information about the role please contact Scott Mallyon, Fire & Operations Manager Lower Northern Hardwoods on: 0447 744 ***

Please enter the below link in a browser URL for a copy of the Position Description for this role:

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Applications close:  26 MARCH 2024 @ 11:59PM AEDT