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

District Forester (Community Forestry)

• Ballarat location
• 12 Months Fixed-term Contract with possibility of extension or permanency
• 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 to join our Community Forestry division based in Ballarat.

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Forester, Community Forestry; you will be responsible for the planning and management of harvesting from State forests in areas of South-West Victoria.  This will involve reconnaissance of future harvest areas, development of harvesting plans, creation of maps and manipulation of spatial data using GIS, supervision of field operations and completion of any regeneration activity required following harvest.

This is a 12 months fixed-term position with possibility of extension or permanency

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years working within a forestry or natural resource management business in a planning or operational role
• Proven experience managing contractors
• Experience in GIS mapping, editing and analysis.
• Able to work independently and without supervision
• Physical fitness to enable effective completion of field-based work
• Current manual Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
• High level of attention to detail
• Initiative and a proactive attitude
• Strong organisation and time management skills

What you will get in return:

• Structured training and development plan;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Wellbeing program including flu vacs, discounts on health clubs
• MyKi and health insurance discount

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.

Please find a copy of the position description here:position-description-2019-district-forester.pdf

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter that, having regard to the Position Description, outlines your relevant experience and suitability for the role 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

GIS Analyst

• Two year fixed-term contract
• Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
• Melbourne CBD or Woori Yallock location

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 an exciting opportunity for an experienced GIS Analyst to join our organisation.

About the role:

Reporting to the Spatial Data Administrator, you will be responsible for the maintenance, development and support of VicForests’ spatial information and ensuring its integrity and quality. You will be required to assist with spatial analyses and mapping tasks, the administration of both corporate and project data, maintenance and support of mobile applications and the provision of general GIS support to regional staff as required.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• At least three years’ experience using ESRI ArcGIS systems in a multi-user environment;
• Experience in creating, querying and managing spatial data and products;
• Experience in writing scripts using Python and ArcPy;
• Experience with ArcGIS Online, Collector for ArcGIS and/or Survey123;
• An understanding of forestry planning and supply chain systems;
• Ability to engage with team members and stakeholders in an open and constructive manner;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What you will get in return:

• Structured training and development plan;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Wellbeing program including flu vacs, discounts on health clubs
• MyKi and health insurance discount

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.

Please find a copy of the position description here: position-description-2019-gis-analyst.pdf

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter that, having regard to the Position Description, outlines your relevant experience and suitability for the role 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 – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

• 12 months fixed term role available
• Office based in Orbost
• 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 currently seeking an experienced Forester to join our Operations division across the East Gippsland region, based in our Orbost office

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Relevant forest management experience;
• 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 driver licence with ability to travel;
• Current Australian working rights.

What you will get in return:

• Work within a knowledgeable and supportive team;
• Training and career development opportunities;
• Wellbeing program including flu vacs, discounts on health clubs;
• Myki and health insurance discount;

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.

Please find a copy of the position description here: position-description-general-forester-cl2.pdf

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter that, having regard to the Position Description, outlines your relevant experience and suitability for the role 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

Forest Estate Modeller
 

• Permanent Role
• Varied and interesting role
• Melbourne CBD Location

Are you interested in playing a key role in the sustainable management of Victoria’s native forests?

VicForests is a State-owned business based in Melbourne, Australia, responsible for the sustainable harvest, regeneration and commercial sale of timber from State-owned 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 seeking an experienced forest estate modeller with expertise in Remsoft’s Spatial Planning System to drive development of our resource modelling functions.

This is a significant and demanding role which operates in a challenging environment both internally and externally.

As the successful applicant, you will be expected to:

• Maintain VicForests’ strategic wood supply model and modelling capacity in order to provide timely analysis and effective business decision-making
• Lead the on-going development of VicForests’ Integrated Planning System
• Lead the development of VicForests’ Tactical Scheduling system
• Contribute to organisational responses to issues related to resource availability

To succeed you will need to be practised in Remsoft’s Spatial Planning System, and in particular Woodstock, Spatial Optimiser and Tactical Scheduler.  Sound GIS (ESRI/ArcGIS) and report writing skills would also be an advantage.

What you will get in return:

• Work within a knowledgeable and supportive team
• Training and career development opportunities
• EAP available for staff and their family
• Wellbeing program including flu vacs, discounts on health clubs
• Public transport and health insurance discount

Please find a copy of the position description here: position-description-2019-resource-modeller.pdf

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter that addresses the above selection criteria 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 • Sustainable • Professional • Respect • Customer Focussed