AddressOur Values :
At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything 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
The Opportunity:
Do you love working outdoors?
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Seasonal Forestry Workersto join our team and assist with a wide range of outdoor work across various locations in NSW.
Locations are:
- Coffs Harbour
- Dorrigo
There will be a mixture of both casual and maximum term roles on offer.
About the role:
Seasonal in nature, activity will vary depending on wildfire conditions. You will be part of the organisation's fire readiness strategy and will be on our fire roster. You may work extended hours/shift/days under physically testing conditions. At times you will be required to be on-call at home depending on the local fire danger.
This role will also see you undertake a variety of activities such as:
- Bushfire fighting
- Hazard reduction burning
- Weed control
- Road and fire trail maintenance
- Building and facilities maintenance
- Vehicle and equipment maintenance
- Assisting with tree marking, ecological and cultural heritage surveys (ahead of forest operations)
- Heavy plant operation
What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration with a base salary of $58,523 plus applicable loadings e.g. fire fighting, casual etc.
- Intensive firefighting training program with a nationally recognised qualification
- Training in 4WD driver safety and Chainsaw use
- Opportunities to perform a variety of tasks
We would love you to have:
- Demonstrated skills and/or experience in forestry, farming, outdoor or construction work
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team to meet work standards and deadlines
- Good verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s licence (and other relevant licences)
- A great attitude and willingness to adhere to our core Values and Behaviours
The below skills and experience are preferred but not essential:
- Truck licence (MR, HR, HC etc)
- Experience in operating heavy plant and chainsaws
- Experience in bushfire fighting
- First aid, use of chemicals or any other competencies
- Studying for or have tertiary qualifications, particularly Forestry, Environmental or Natural Sciences
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, Medical Assessment and a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).
The successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and 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 from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role.
Important – when you apply please select your preferred location.
For further information about the role please email: ************@fcnsw.com.au – for any enquires please advise what location you are referring to.
Applications close: 4 July 2024 @ 11:59PM AEST
