Forestry Officer and Forester

Forestry Officer and Forester, AV File: HRV507

There are currently:-

3 x Level 3 – Forestry Officers full time positions (1 x fixed term contract, 2 x permanent positions)

3 x Level 4 – Forester full time positions (2 x fixed term contracts, 1 x permanent position)

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated individual who is passionate about all things Forestry or Horticulture? If so, apply now to join our team and take advantage of the rural lifestyle that the towns of Manjimup or Bunbury have to offer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4pm on Monday 5 February 2024

Now is the time to join the Forest Products Commission (FPC) as we reposition for the future!

The FPC is a dedicated team committed to close engagement with communities, industry and government to support a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry.

Delivering timber products and services across three business segments – plantations, native forest and sandalwood – the FPC is shaping the industry’s future.

Our key priorities are investing in our softwood plantation estate to ensure the future supply of timber for our housing and construction industry; supporting forest health outcomes in our native forests; the harvest of native sandalwood; and adapting to the challenges of climate change.

About the Role

Forestry Officer Starting Salary $79,156

The Forestry Officer oversees the work programs for all aspects of silvicultural operations. The role also liaises with contractors, customers and the community on the works being carried out in the field. Forestry Officers also participate in fire suppression, prescribed burning, fire training or fire support operations under the Memorandum of Understanding between the FPC and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), and in support of FPC’s fire protection objectives.

Forester Starting Salary $87,712

The Forester develops and supervises contractor’s works programs for forest operations planning, establishment, harvesting and management activities. The Forester also liaises with stakeholders and Statutory Authorities about works being carried out in the field.

Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Descriptions. To find out more about our business visit our website and view our Annual Report.

Want to find out more? Call for a confidential chat now!

For further information about this opportunity, you are encouraged to contact Graeme Hobson, Manager Silviculture on 0427 681 *** or email *************@fpc.wa.gov.au.

About the Forest Products Commission

We are responsible for the sustainable management and development of Western Australia’s forest products industry, using plantation, sandalwood and native forest products on land owned or leased by the State.

For further information about the FPC please visit www.fpc.wa.gov.au

Why work with us?

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities.
• Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE).
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.

Locations

The Manjimup district is a showcase for Western Australia’s great timber forests. With endless tall trees, fresh produce, the Munda Biddi mountain biking trail, and festivals such as the Truffle Kerfuffle, this community is an exciting place to live, work and unwind.

Bunbury is an exciting place to live and work, the cosmopolitan seaside city is renowned for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins which you can meet at the shoreline or out in the bay aboard a dolphin watching and swimming tour. It's also the setting of many maritime legends, with trendy restaurants, boutique shops and alluring coffee houses and cafes.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply online and submit:

• A comprehensive CV.
• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role and demonstrating how you align with our values. Refer to the attached job description form for full position details; and
• Contact details of two recent referees, including your current line manager.

If you have trouble downloading attachments or wish to enquire about the process, please contact People and Culture on 9363 4637 or ***************@fpc.wa.gov.au (Not to be used for applications).

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a WA National Police Certificate issued within a month of appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required. In addition, a satisfactory pre-employment fitness assessment is a prerequisite for this role.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applicants.

Substantive Equality Statement

The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at ***************@fpc.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9363 4***. We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Late applications will not be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

To view the full advertisement, JDF and to apply for the role, click the “Apply” button and you will be redirected to the WA Jobs Board.