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SalaryDo you have a passion for sustainable forestry and strong leadership skills?
Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is seeking a motivated and experienced Regional Manager (North) to lead our team in achieving sustainable and profitable forest management and wood production in Tasmania's northern region. This role can be based either in Burnie or Launceston
About Us
Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is Tasmania’s forest manager, and managing the forest respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do – our work is about more than making our forests productive, we’re here to keep them healthy and thriving.
We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are 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
As the Regional Manager (North), you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of STT's northern operations. You will lead a team of professionals responsible for forest management, roading, harvesting, reforestation, and stakeholder engagement. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading business operations across forest production and management functions to ensure profitability and sustainability.
- Managing the land base and resources to achieve business objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, local government, and emergency management personnel.
- Providing strategic direction and overseeing operational programs to maximize the value of our forests.
- Managing staff, contractors, and budgets while ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to ethical practices.
- Staying up-to-date on industry trends, legislation, and regulations to identify new opportunities for improvement.
This is a permanent full-time position and can be based either at our Camdale Office (Burnie) or Perth Office (Launceston). Some intrastate travel will be required in this role.
About you
Importantly, as the Regional Manager (North) you will have:
- A tertiary qualification (degree or above) in forestry or a related field, with experience in people management.
- Proven leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong financial acumen and business understanding.
- A commitment to safety and a passion for sustainable forest management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Take a look at the Position Description but remember that, whilst it outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.
What's on offer
- A permanent, full-time position
- Salary up to $165K pa + Superannuation
- Vehicle with part-private use
- Flexible work arrangements
- Variety of work and autonomy
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.
