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
General Forester, Community Forestry
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 Community Forestry Operations Division is currently seeking 2 individuals to join their team based at the Ballarat district office.
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. While predominately a field-based role, this may be varied for someone who can demonstrate strong forest planning capabilities.
Dependent on experience this position will be considered at a Career Level 2, 3 or 4.
To be successful in this position you will have:
CL 2 or 3:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Relevant forest management experience
- Physical fitness to enable effective completion of field-based work
- High level of attention to detail
- Initiative and a proactive “can do” attitude
- Team player with strong organisation and time management skills
- Capable of working independently without supervision
- Current Manual Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
CL 4: All the above including:
- Good understanding of forestry planning processes and forest legislation requirements
- Good understanding of forest values including biodiversity and habitat management
- Experience liaising and supervising contractors
- Ability to adopt and utilise technology and systems, particularly GIS and MS Office
Benefits and Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- Myki and health insurance discount
For more information about this role, please click on the following position descriptions:
position-description-2021-cf-general-forester-cl2.pdf
position-description-2021-cf-general-forester-cl3.pdf
position-description-2021-cf-general-forester-cl4.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
Project Manager, Procurement Governance
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.
About the role:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the primary responsibility of this role is to improve VicForests procurement capability in line with government policies and legislation.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in all procurement activities, including responsibility and accountability for compliance with internal and external policies. In addition, the success candidate will be required to roll out VicForests’ purchase order and contract management systems across the organisation.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Review and develop procurement policies, procedures, and instructions in accordance with Victorian government guidelines and regulations.
- Manage the delivery of high-quality expert procurement advice to meet the business and operational objectives and priorities of VicForests.
- Contribute to the tracking and close out of internal and external audit reviews findings
- Manage the implementation of purchase order and contract management systems through Technology One
- Develop an instruction on how to raise and reconciled purchase orders
- Manage the effective implementation of the Purchase Order System in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and systems representative
- Influence change in procurement practices through development of outcomes from monitoring, auditing and investigations, providing training and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance team.
- Prepare high quality reports and correspondence on project implementation status and Procurement Policy updates to the Senior Management and Executive Committee in addition to the Board.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Procurement, Finance, Logistics, or Business or equivalent work experience in Procurement Management.
- Previous experience in implementing system and providing associated training and communications.
- Experience working with Technology One would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience applying project management methodologies and utilising project scoping and reporting documentation
- Experience in managing the implementation and rollout of a financial system
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar environment
- Substantial level of interpersonal and relationship building skills that create and sustain productive relationships and partnerships
- High degree of professionalism and the ability to deal sensitively with confidential material and matters concerning financial records
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver high-quality reports to senior management, internal and external stakeholders
Benefits and Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- Myki and health insurance discount
For more information about this role, please CLICK HERE to find a copy of the position description.
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
Senior Forester Planning
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.
About the role:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, North East; the successful candidate will be managing and reporting on the regional planning process from coupe information obtained from the Tactical Planning team for the preparation and delivery of completed coupe plans, to ensure Harvesting is ready for timely commencement of harvesting.
This position will also be responsible for the allocation of tasks to staff to ensure the planning process proceeds in an efficient manner and to develop strong working relationships with other functional groups within VicForests and external Stakeholders.
This is a permanent position at a Career Level 5.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Experience working within a forestry or natural resource management business
- Experience in managing, developing, and mentoring team members
- High level understanding of forestry planning processes and forest legislation requirements
- Experience in project management, Forest Management and GIS systems
- Excellent relationship building and negotiation skills
- Physically fit to enable effective completion of field-based work
- Current Manual Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
Benefits and Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- Myki and health insurance discount
For more information about this role, please CLICK HERE to find a copy of the position description.
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, North East
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.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Forester Planning, this role is responsible for carrying out the planning and risk management of coupes in line with legislative requirements and business objectives. The role will involve both office and field-based activities
Based on experience this position will be considered at a Career Level 3 or 4.
About you:
- Qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Relevant forest management experience
- Good understanding of forestry planning processes and forest legislation requirements
- Good understanding of forest values including biodiversity and habitat
- Experience liaising and supervising contractors
- Physically fit to enable effective completion of field-based work
- High level of attention to detail
- Initiative and a proactive “can do” attitude
- Team player with strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to adapt 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 and Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- Health insurance discount
- EAP available for staff and their family
For more information about this role, please CLICK HERE to find a copy of the position description.
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