Why work for VicForests
Lachlan Spencer
Tactical Planning Manager
I
became a forester because it brought together aspects of science,
engineering and politics that add real diversity to my working life.
I continue to work in this industry because the people are great to
work with. They tend to be down to earth honest people who share a
common passion for the forests we work in and, even when faced with
great adversity, are great to spend time with.
In forest planning I enjoy developing practical, implementable
solutions to complex issues that often involve scientific, political,
financial and operational components. Seeing these solutions
successfully implemented provides me with great satisfaction.
While primarily office based, I also love that I have the opportunity to head out to the forest and spend time amongst the trees.
Bill Paul
Manager - Safety & Risk
I
studied forestry because I wanted a job that allowed me to work outside
in a forest environment. I also had a strong interest in growing trees
on degraded farmland.
The forestry degree provided a very broad, practical science background. My first jobs were fun - driving and walking through remote forests, managing operators with lots of machinery and being involved with fire fighting and management.
As my role in forestry established, I found that the resource we were working with was a beautiful and environmentally sound product. Forests re-grow, the wood is reusable and because it stores carbon, it plays a significant part in greenhouse gas management.
There have been many areas that I have worked in including
harvesting; roading and regeneration; sales and marketing; enforcement;
safety and human resources.
Michael Ryan
Forest Scientist
Being
involved in improving management practices and the varieties of work,
from understanding forest management carbon implications through to
bushfire recovery, make this a tremendously worthwhile job.
At a time when greenhouse friendly products are required by society, the harvesting and regeneration of a small portion of Victoria's forests enables a sustainable supply of sawn timber, pulpwood, firewood and other products and is the economic fabric of many rural communities.
My parents are ardent conservationists and it's this that initially attracted me to forestry. Now they more and more recognise the contribution of Victoria's forest industry to rural Victoria and the problems associated with substitution by imported timber, steel and concrete.
Daniel Sedunary
Forester - Operational Audit
Forestry
allows me to work in a number of places and see a great range of things
that would not be possible in a normal 9 to 5 role.
My role with VicForests is enjoyable and challenging, and provides a
good mix of indoor and outdoor work. It has allowed me to develop a
broad range of skills across various areas including monitoring and
auditing, forest management and communications.
I have also met a wide range of people and developed friendships that will last long after my working days are over.
Sarah Lewis
Business Development Analyst
Working with VicForests allows me to follow my passion for managing and protecting Victoria's native forests.
I feel pride that I am part of a business that ensures Victoria's forests are being managed to the best standards.