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
Operations Forester, Alexandra
- 2 year fixed-term contract
- Location: Alexandra
- Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
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, and we are committed to giving stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our forestry practices.
We are currently seeking for a proactive individual and experienced Forester to join our Operations division based in Alexandra.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Forester this position is responsible for planning and managing all operations requirements in line with legislation and business objectives.
Dependent on experience, this position would be considered a Career Level 2 or 3.
About you:
- Appropriate post graduate degree, or equivalent qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Relevant forest management field work experience
- Experienced in Contractor Management
- Be physically fit to enable effective completion of field-based work
- Capable of working independently without supervision
- Enjoy working outdoors in the natural environment
- Proactive “can do” attitude
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Current Manual Victorian Driver 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.
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing sustainable native forest management practices and access to local timber for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
Please find a copy of the position description here:
position-description-2020-operations-forester-cl3.pdf
position-description-2020-operations-forester-cl2-alexandra.pdf
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a flexible workplace.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Safe • Sustainable • Professional • Respect • Customer Focussed
Senior Forester, Community Forestry
- 2 year fixed-term contract
- Location: Ballarat
- Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
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, and we are committed to giving stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our forestry practices.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Forester to join our Community Forestry division based in Ballarat.
About the role:
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Community Forestry; you will be responsible for managing a small team of Foresters working in offices across Western Victoria; also, you will be responsible for monitoring field operations and/or planning completed by the Community Forestry team.
This position is a 2 year fixed term role at a career level 5.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Minimum of 4 - 5 years working within a forestry or natural resource management business
- Experience in managing, developing, and mentoring team members
- High level understanding of forest modelling and analysis processes
- Experience in developing long term plans and project management
- Excellent relationship building and negotiation skills
- Physical fitness to enable effective completion of field-based work
- Current Manual Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
- Excellent communication and people management skills
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- EAP available for staff and their family.
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing sustainable native forest management practices and access to local timber for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
Please find a copy of the position description here:position-description-2020-cf-senior-forester-community-forestry.pdf
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a flexible workplace.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Safe • Sustainable • Professional • Respect • Customer Focussed
General Forester, Community Forestry
- 2 year fixed-term contract
- Location: Ballarat
- Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
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, and we are committed to giving stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our forestry practices.
We have a great opportunity for a proactive individual to join our Community Forestry division based in Ballarat.
About the role:
Reporting to the Senior Forester, this field-based role contributes to the management of planning, scheduling, risk management, roading, harvesting and coupe regeneration operations in line with legislative requirements and business objectives.
This position is a 2-year fixed term role at a Career Level 2.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- 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
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- EAP available for staff and their family.
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing sustainable native forest management practices and access to local timber for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
Please find a copy of the position description here:position-description-2020-cf-general-forester-cl2.pdf
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a flexible workplace.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Safe • Sustainable • Professional • Respect • Customer Focussed
Tactical Planning Forester (Alexandra)
- 2 year fixed-term contract
- Location: Alexandra
- Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
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, and we are committed to giving stakeholders the opportunity to have input into our forestry practices.
About the role:
Reporting to the Tactical Planning Manager, you will contribute to the development of Tactical Plans through remote and field resource assessment and facilitation of regulatory approval of harvesting plans.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
- Have been exposed to surveying work
- Be physically fit to enable effective completion of field-based work
- Capable of working independently
- Practical person with a proven “can do” attitude
- Efficient time management with attention to detail
- Current Victorian Manual Drivers Licence with ability to travel
- Current Australian working rights
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- Myki and health insurance discount;
- EAP available for staff and their family.
You will be part of an innovative and creative Organisation that strives to achieve success through implementing sustainable native forest management practices and access to local timber for our valuable customers and stakeholders.
Please find a copy of the position description here:position-description-2020-forester-tactical-planning-alex-cl2.pdf
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter to: vf.careers@vicforests.com.au
VicForests is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a flexible workplace.
People from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Safe • Sustainable • Professional • Respect • Customer Focussed