Tuan

Would you like to be valued, challenged and supported with a flexible work life balance including the ability to work from home whilst being remunerated with an attractive salary package including 12% super?

Do you want to work for a business that cares about its people - for their health and wellbeing, ensuring they feel valued and respected, and that every day, everyone returns home safe?  A business that cares about the Traditional Custodians of the land we now manage, our neighbours, communities and the visitors to our plantation forests.

Our Forest Operations team is also growing and we are seeking a suitably qualified Senior Forester who is highly motivated individual that can think, act, and work autonomously. A natural self-starter, you will have demonstrated experience in the delivery of timber harvesting and all the operational activities that are required to operate a commercial forest including forest protection, assets and environmental management whilst ensuring commercial, safety and stewardship certifications are met. 

Reporting to the Harvest and Supply Manager you will be located in our Tuan office, close to the townships of Maryborough and Hervey Bay this exciting and fast paced role is critical in servicing supply of logs to one of Australia’s largest sawmills.

Here’s what you need to thrive in this role:

• Bachelor of Forest Science (or other relevant tertiary qualification), or a Diploma level forestry (or related field) qualification with extensive experience;
• At least 5 years’ experience in a forester role that involved coordinating harvesting activities whilst managing a contractor workforce;
• Unrestricted “C” class drivers’ licence; and
• Fire accreditations, in particular Sector Commander and/or Incident Management Team (IMT) accreditations would be highly regarded.

Closing date Monday 4th December 2023

HQPlantations is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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