Nursery Compliance Officer

Operations

There is 1 full-time position available.

Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated individual who is passionate about all things Horticulture or Forestry? If so apply now!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Nursery and Seed branch while also enjoying the rural lifestyle that the town of Manjimup has to offer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 2024.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD FROM 22 APRIL 2024.

Grow your career at Forest Products Commission!

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is a Government Trading Entity with a big responsibility. We establish and manage pine plantations in the south west of Western Australia that provide timber for construction as well as for paper products and energy production. The timber is used to build new homes and there is a rapidly increasing demand for the environmental properties of wood in the construction of multi-storey buildings. 

The trees we plant today will support construction projects in the future. Our plantations are all established from seedlings we produce at the FPC Nursery and Seed Centre in Manjimup. The Centre grows and delivers over 4 million seedlings annually and is a key component of the State’s Softwood Plantation Investment Program. It is supported by a long term breeding program that ensures the quality of our seedling are well suited to the needs of the industry and a changing climate.

About the role

The Nursery Compliance Officer coordinates the Nursery and Seed Centre’s compliance activities in accordance with Government and FPC policy, legislation, circulars and instructions, Australian Forest Standards and Environmental Management Systems. It also supports seed stock management and coordinates the budget. 

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 to view our annual report.

For further information about this employment opportunity, please contact Jeffrey Cook, Nursery and Seed Centre Manager, by phoning 0419 949 *** or emailing ************@fpc.wa.gov.au

About the Forest Products Commission

We are a team of forestry professionals engaged in the industry from the seed to the end-product. We work with community, industry and government to create a vibrant forestry industry. We will create an environment of innovation, ensuring that our forests are a strategic and sustainable resource for the future.

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

Why work for the Forest Products Commission

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operations 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.

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 to 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 4645 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.

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 applications.

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.