Permanent roles & 6-month Contracts

The Opportunity:

Do you thrive outdoors and want to make a real impact? We're looking for passionate and motivated Forestry Workers, both seasonal and permanent to join our team and assist with diverse outdoor tasks across various locations in New South Wales. This is your chance to be part of an essential team to protect and maintain our forests.

Locations Available:

• Coffs Harbour
• Dorrigo
  
  

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration with a base salary of $62,944 including weekend penalty rates, public holidays and additional loading for fire-fighting duties
• Both permanent and 6 Month maximum term contracts on offer
• Intensive firefighting training program with a nationally recognised qualification
• Training in 4WD driver safety and Chainsaw use
• Opportunities to perform a variety of tasks

About the role:

As a Forestry Worker, your role will vary depending on wildfire conditions, with a primary focus on fire preparedness. You’ll be part of our fire readiness strategy and on-call for fire roster duties. Expect extended hours, shifts, or days under physically demanding conditions, and be on-call at times, depending on the fire danger levels in your location.

You’ll be involved in 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 upkeep
• Assisting with tree marking and ecological/cultural heritage surveys
• Heavy plant operation

Essential skills required:

• Demonstrated experience or skills in forestry, farming, outdoor, or construction work.
• Ability to work as part of a team, meeting deadlines and standards.
• A valid driver’s license – provisional and above
• A positive attitude and commitment to our core values.

Highly regarded (but not essential) Skills & Experience:

• Truck licence (MR, HR, HC, etc.)
• Experience with heavy plant operation or chainsaws.
• Prior bushfire fighting experience.
• First aid, use of chemicals, 4WD and off road, or any other relevant competencies.
• Studying or holding qualifications in Forestry, Environmental Science, or Natural Sciences

Pre-employment screening requirements: The successful applicant will be required to complete;

• Drug Screening
• Medical Assessment
• Fire Task-Based Assessment (TBA)
• Right to work
• Reference checking

Candidates must be fit to perform firefighting duties, which may involve working in smoky conditions and navigating uneven or steep terrain. Employment offers will depend on meeting the physical requirements and passing the pre-employment medical assessment. High-risk conditions such as respiratory or heart conditions may prevent some candidates from meeting the inherent role requirements, in line with AFAC (Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council) guidelines.

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:

• 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

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For further information about the role please contact: Tom Newby, Fire & Operations Team Leader on: 0429 915 441

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY 15 JUNE 2025 @ 11:5PM AEST