Careers with VicForests
VicForests employs over 100 staff across nine regional sites throughout the Central Highlands and East Gippsland regions of Victoria, with a corporate support office in Melbourne.
We have a variety of exciting career opportunities available - Our foresters specialise in tactical and operational planning, roading, harvesting and contract management, silviculture and native forest regeneration.
Other career paths include customer management, resource and business analysis, safety and risk, operational audit, forest science and product delivery.
We also employ staff in non-forestry roles, including policy and compliance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, finance, administration and customer service. A significant proportion of our staff and contractors are also involved with fire-fighting efforts each year.
We care about our employees and are focused on investing in our staff through training, development and the provision of career opportunities.
Applying for Employment
We encourage applicants to send a resume outlining contact details, qualifications, training and work experience; and one to two pages that describe how the applicant's experience addresses the selection criteria outlined in the advertised position description.
Opportunities Available
Manager, Forest Conservation & Research
Are you interested in playing a role in the sustainable management of Victoria’s native forests?
VicForests is a Victorian State-owned business responsible for the sustainable harvest, regeneration and commercial sale of timber from Victoria's public forests on behalf of the Victorian Government.
We undertake all our operations in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, keeping our staff, the community and the environment in mind in all we do. We are an active member of the communities in which we operate.
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and talented biodiversity expert to manage our Forest Conservation and Research team.
About the role:
Reporting to the Environmental Performance Manager, you will provide expertise advice in the development, implementation and continual improvement of VicForests’ forest conservation policies, programs and processes.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Provide leadership and direction to the Forest Conservation & Research team to optimise individual and team performance through effective leadership, training and development and performance management.
- Responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of VicForests’ Forest Conservation Research Plan
- Undertake effective project management, including delivery of projects in line with quality, time, and budgetary constraints
- Initiate, develop and manage key relationships with universities, research institutes and government agencies to ensure delivery of collaborative and individual research programs and integration of research with such institutions
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders regarding the implementation of biodiversity management and forest science policies, procedures, and instructions
- Provide advice to senior management regarding biodiversity management and forest science issues
About you:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Forest Science, Biodiversity Conservation and/or Forest Ecology (post graduate qualifications preferable)
- Able to clearly define role expectations, monitor performance, provide timely and constructive feedback, and facilitate employee development
- Experience in forest conservation management in one or more areas of forest science, ecology, biodiversity management, or soils and water protection.
- Well-developed communication skills and an ability to negotiate outcomes with external stakeholders and contractors
- Ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, including government, contractors, and research organisations/academics
- Technical knowledge and field experience in the implementation and assessment of field research programs
- Demonstrated experience in providing high level advice on key forest conservation issues to a range of stakeholders
Benefits & Culture:
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- EAP available for staff and their family
For more information about this role, please find below the position descriptions:
position-description-2021-manager-forest-conservation-and-research.pdf
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing native forest sustainable management and timber initiatives for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
To apply for this position please submit your most current CV and Cover Letter to vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply
Safe • Customer Focussed • Professional • Sustainable • Respect
General Forester, West Gippsland
Are you interested in playing a role in the sustainable management of Victoria’s native forests?
VicForests is a Victorian State-owned business responsible for the sustainable harvest, regeneration and commercial sale of timber from Victoria's public forests on behalf of the Victorian Government.
We undertake all our operations in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, keeping our staff, the community and the environment in mind in all we do. We are an active member of the communities in which we operate.
Our Operations Team is currently seeking for a proactive individual to join its team based at our Noojee office.
Based on experience this position will be considered at a Career Level 2 or 3.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Forester, this role contributes to the management of planning, scheduling, risk management, roading, harvesting and coupe regeneration operations in line with legislative requirements and business objectives.
About you:
- Appropriate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Relevant forest management experience
- Experience liaising with different contractors
- Physical fitness to enable effective completion of field-based work
- High level of attention to detail
- Initiative and a proactive “can do” attitude
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to adopt and progress new technology and systems particularly GIS and MS Office
- Capable of working independently without supervision
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
Benefits & Culture:
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- EAP available for staff and their family
For more information about this role, please find below the position descriptions:
Position-description-2021-General-Forester-CL 2-West Gippsland-0521.pdf
Position-description-2021-General-Forester-CL 3-West Gippsland-0521.pdf
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing native forest sustainable management and timber initiatives for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
To apply for this position please submit your most current CV and Cover Letter to vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply
Safe • Customer Focussed • Professional • Sustainable • Respect
Operations Forester, West Gippsland
Are you interested in playing a role in the sustainable management of Victoria’s native forests?
VicForests is a Victorian State-owned business responsible for the sustainable harvest, regeneration and commercial sale of timber from Victoria's public forests on behalf of the Victorian Government.
We undertake all our operations in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, keeping our staff, the community and the environment in mind in all we do. We are an active member of the communities in which we operate.
Our Operations Team is currently seeking a proactive and experienced Forester to join its team based at our Erica office.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Forester this position is responsible for planning and managing operational requirements in line with legislation and business objectives.
Dependent on experience, this position would be considered a Career Level 2 or 3.
About you:
- Relevant forest management field work experience
- Appropriate post graduate degree, or equivalent qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Experience with liaising and supervising contractors
- Ability preparing coupes for harvest, including; preparation of the coupe plan, field marking boundaries and undertaking biodiversity field inspections and manage special values at the coupe level
- Be physically fit to enable effective completion of field-based work
- Capable of working independently without supervision
- Proactive “can do” attitude
- Team player
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Current Victorian Licence with ability to travel
Benefits & Culture:
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- EAP available for staff and their family
For more information about this role, please find below the position descriptions:
position-description-2021-operations-forester-cl2-west-gippsland.pdf
position-description-2021-operations-forester-cl3-west-gippsland.pdf
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing native forest sustainable management and timber initiatives for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
To apply for this position please submit your most current CV and Cover Letter to vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply
Safe • Customer Focussed • Professional • Sustainable • Respect