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Form of workAre you passionate about forests, sustainability, and building strong relationships? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, juggling multiple tasks and finding solutions? If so, then we want YOU to join our dedicated team at Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) as a Senior Forest Officer in Forest Management!
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
We have an exciting opportunity in our Northeast office region in the role of Senior Forest Officer (Forest Management). This position delivers the regional land base and related operations program and activities across the forest estate and ensure work is completed in a safe, timely manner to achieve operational targets and timelines.
This is a permanent, full-time position based in at our Perth (Launceston) Office. The role will see the successful person spending their time between the field and office providing the successful applicant a great variety of work! Some intrastate travel will be required on occasion.
About you
- Importantly, as the Senior Forest Officer (Forest Management) you will have:
- Diploma in relevant industry qualification or demonstrated experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of commercial forestry practices and operations
- Demonstrated experience in working with and delivering contracts in a commercial environment and experience in managing contractors
- Ability, knowledge and skills to understand and apply the operation functions, methods, structures and operations of the work area are required
- Ability to lead a small team
- Proficiency in the application of established technical, administrative or commercial disciplines, gained through demonstrated experience in a number of related work areas
- Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice, regulations, Australian Standards (or equivalent as appropriate)
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of computer packages and their applications
Have 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
- A salary between $70 - $90K PA (Depending on skills and experience) + Super
- A company 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.
Are you interested?
If you are interested we would love to have a chat with you! Feel free to give our Coordinator Forest Management Jean-Paul Morice a call on 0438 228 *** or email him at ***************@sttas.com.au. The position description and more information about STT's application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers
How to apply
www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers
Please include:
- A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with the role and why you think you’re the best person for the job, and
- your resume
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 07 April 2024
