AddressWhy grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW Softwoods Division:
At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that 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 have a fantastic opportunity to join the Softwoods Silviculture & Fire team in Urbenville as the Field Assistantwhere you will contribute to forest operations for the area.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive Salary base range $62,000 to $64,000
- Development opportunity in a great working environment (Softwood plantation)
- Chance to contribute your expertise, creativity and innovation to the sustainable management of NSW forests
- Job diversity opportunities to develop a broad skill base
- Collaborative team focused on continuous learning and supporting staff to reach their full potential
- Access to self-paced e-learning
- Practical training in the use of a range of equipment
- Fire-fighter training camps
- Benefits such as discounts on activities and accommodation
About the role:
The purpose of this position is to assist with the operational aspects of the function including routine plantation maintenance activities, pest and weed control, plant operation and contractor guidance.
This role is physically demanding and will also require the employee to undertake firefighting activities.
We would love you to have:
- Robust communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors and external stakeholders as required.
- Experienced in working safely in a high-risk environment.
- Proven organisational skills - ability to plan and prioritise work, meet standards and deadlines
- Knowledge and understanding of forestry management and protection, or similar, including weed and pest control, fire fighting, and silviculture
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team yet with a high level of independence.
- Preferably qualified and skilled in competent and efficient operation of plant (particularly tanker, forklift, truck) and equipment (particularly chainsaw).
For further information about the role please contact Ivan Gorman, Silviculture & Fire Coordinator on: 0429 968 ***
Please enter the below link in a browser URL for a copy of the Position Description for this role
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/1563222/Field-Assistant-OB-SPD-Grafton-Management-Area.pdf
Applications close: 27 JUNE @ 11:59PM AEST
