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SalaryForestry 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.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are focused on empowering our people to use their creativity, and innovative thinking to be the champions of change now and into the future. That is why no matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for the job that's right for you. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and so we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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.
- Permanent, full-time role located in regional country town Bathurst, NSW.
- Promote recreational, cultural, and ecological value of our forests.
- Great outdoor role - which includes routinely working some weekends.
- Conducting surveillance and compliance activities.
- Assisting with the operational management of Forest Permits.
- Conducting routine patrols and inspections of recreational facilities and of the forest estate, including fire trails.
- Conducting biosecurity inspections and facilitate the resolution of stakeholder and neighbour enquiries.
- Undertaking duties that promote the recreational, cultural, and ecological value of our estate within the Bathurst Management Area.
- Engaging with visitors and a diverse range of communities, neighbours, and stakeholders, including First Nations people to form valuable partnerships.
- Coordinating and /or conduct operational activities, including forest maintenance, pest and weed control, fire preparedness and firefighting.
You will be self-driven, motivated with a passion for the outdoors and be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to manage a 38hr work week which will include routinely working some weekends.
- Ability to work autonomously within remote areas of the estate and balance the day-to-day operational demands of the role.
- Well-developed communication and public relations skills.
- Ability to promote compliance within State forests.
- Ability to engage effectively with visitors, stakeholders and community groups.
- Experience in aspects of forestry operations or land management, including weed and pest control, fire management and recreation management.
- The willingness and ability to learn and apply new technologies to your work.
- Willingness and capability to undertake front line 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) if and when required as part of the role.
- A valid Driver Licence.
For roles requiring, the successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and the ability to be physically active in uneven or steep terrain. Offers of employment for these roles are subject to the results of the pre-employment Medical Assessment which may preclude candidates high risk conditions from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20016756
Date published:
10-Mar-2023
Closing date:
02-Apr-2023
