Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:

At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We hope you share our values of:

1. Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday

2. Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves

3. Integrity: We are honest and accountable

4. Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

The Opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated individual to join the Forest Resources team in Bathurst as a Plantation Assessment Officer for a 12-month period.

What we can offer you:

Fixed-term 12 months / Internal Secondment.

Great opportunity to start or develop your career in a sustainable industry, with training to ensure you have the skills for the job.

Varied role with mainly outdoor, field-based work.

Competitive salary and benefits including salary packaging, fitness passports, free access to physiotherapists and more.

About the role:

The purpose of this field-based position is to assist the Forest Resources team in achieving its tree improvement and biometric measurement objectives. The role includes conducting biometric inventory and wood quality sampling, implementing quality control measures, and supporting the establishment, measurement, and maintenance of tree improvement trials in accordance with prescribed techniques.

We would love you to have:

Proven organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise work, and meet established standards and deadlines.

Ability to work independently, with a willingness to occasionally travel outside the region and work extended hours.

Ability to effectively use required technology (e.g. iPad, mobile apps, email, Microsoft Excel and corporate web-based systems), with a willingness to quickly learn and use new technologies.

Experience or the ability to obtain qualifications in chemical application, chainsaw operation, and drone use.

Ability to undertake firefighting duties as required and participate in the local fire standby roster.

For further information about the role please contact Martin Kong, Forest Modeller on: 0417661196

Please enter the link below in a browser URL for a copy of the Position Description for this role

https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1614924/Plantation-Assessment-Officer-.pdf

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 23rd May 2025 @ 11:59PM AEST

For application assistance, contact Kerry Hallam, Recruitment & Organizational Development Partner on: 0456 633 306