Forest Officer or Senior Forest Officer Harvesting
16/04/2024
14/05/2024
Permanent - Full Time
Derwent Park and/or Geeveston
Forestry
Sustainable Timber Tasmania is Seeking a Forest Officer / Senior Forest Officer Harvesting!
Do you have a passion for sustainable forestry and experience leading high-performing teams?
About Us
Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social, and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively, and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be 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
Job Description
About the role
Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Forest Products team at STT. This role needs an enthusiastic and dedicated person who is passionate about sustainable forestry and who wants to help shape our future business. Depending on your experience and skillset an exciting opportunity exists here at STT in the Harvesting Team for a Forest Officer (FO) or Senior Forest Officer (SFO). As an FO/SFO you will deliver, or assist with delivering, regional wood production plans for all aspects of harvesting operations in plantations or native forests. The role also liaises with contractors, customers and the community on the works being carried out in the field and participates in fire operations.
The position is located in our Southern Region. The role will see the successful person spending their time between the field and office providing the successful applicant a great variety of work!
About you
The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.
Importantly, in this role you will:
Be committed to people – fostering teamwork and providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
Have a safety focus – contributing to the important task of keeping yourself, staff, and contractors safe.
Be prepared to learn and grow – taking advantage of STT’s supportive culture.
Be physically fit to undertake field work and firefighting duties when required.
Desired Skills and Experience
What's on offer
A permanent, full-time position
A salary between $64K - $90K PA (depending on skills and experience) + Superannuation
Use of a company vehicle*
Flexible work arrangements
Variety of work and autonomy
We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment, with opportunities for professional development.
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.
Does this sound like you?
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact our Southern Coordinator Forest Products - (Harvesting) Matt Wood on 0408 597 025 or via matthew.wood@sttas.com.au.
The position description (including accountabilities) and more information about Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers
How to apply
Please include:
A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role and why you think you’re the best person for the job,
Your resume.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 14 May 2024
*Company vehicle usage arrangement is part-private use for SFO level, home garaging arrangement for FO appointment.
