Imbil

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We're one of the largest plantation growers in Australia. That's an exciting opportunity and a great responsibility. Our business - like our industry - is interesting, diverse and always evolving.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Planning Forester for our Regional Planning team. Based at our office in the charming small town of Imbil. Located in the Mary Valley behind the Sunshine Coast, Imbil is less than 50 kilometres southwest of Gympie.

Supporting the Regional Planning Manager, you will drive the development and implementation of operational plans and develop tactical planning frameworks while contributing to work programs across regional operational functions. Through a collaborative approach you will also take on the challenges and opportunities to achieve our custodial and fire management goals including stakeholder engagement.

The Person

Beyond a proactive work ethic driven to achieve high quality results, the skills, qualification, and experience that will help you to thrive in this role include:

• Bachelor of Science (Forestry) or equivalent tertiary degree and with at least 5 years forest plantation experience in silviculture, roading, harvesting/haulage, fire management or general plantation management (e.g. stewardship, planning, resources) within a commercial environment.

• Fire Sector Commander and appropriate IMT accreditation such as Logistics, Planning, Operations or Incident Controller, or the ability to acquire;

• Advanced knowledge of forest stewardship, safety, performance, change, financial, quality and business
  management. Advanced business acumen skills in budgeting and financial analysis, project management, planning, scheduling and monitoring of work performance and outcomes, problem solving, and statistical analysis and interpretation.

• Advanced information technology knowledge and skills including computer literacy programs such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Highly competent in the use of Forest Management Systems associated with TechnologyOne, Remsoft, GIS, and Geocortex.

• Unrestricted “C” class driver’s licence (an unrestricted “MR” class driver’s licence is desirable); and

• The right to work within Australia.

The Offer

Our people are our business - their passion, resilience and integrity make us who we are. It’s real people doing work that matters and that makes us proud.

In return we offer highly competitive remuneration including commuter use of a company vehicle, access to our annual incentive plan, additional compensation for fire management activities, and an attractive relocation allowance. We are genuine about flexibility and ensuring you work to live, not live to work. We take your wellbeing seriously. Whether that is through our annual health programs, employee and family assistance program, regular health challenges and initiatives, or your team’s local wellbeing activities we want to ensure you can be at your best.

Closing date 5:00pm Monday 29 September 2025.

Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to review the current position description. 

HQPlantations embraces a diverse and inclusive workplace. All members of our community with people from diverse experiences and backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disabilities being strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries should be directed to the People & Safety Business Group by telephone 07 3882 8271 or email to hr@hqplantations.com.au.