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, Biodiversity Conservation & Research
- Ongoing role
- A challenging and exciting role in an inclusive and supportive team
- Woori Yallock or Melbourne working locations.
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 by 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 looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and talented Biodiversity expert to manage our Biodiversity Conservation and Research team.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of VicForests’ Forest Management Research Strategy
- Contribute to the design, implementation and analysis of scientific research and monitoring programs
- Undertake effective project management, including delivery of projects in line with quality, time and budgetary constraints
- Contributes to the design, implementation and analysis of scientific research and monitoring programs.
- Responsible for the review and application of VicForests’ biodiversity management framework
- 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
- Contribute advice and expertise to the design and analysis of VicForests’ field flora & fauna survey programs
- Contribute to the delivery of biodiversity and forest science training and development for all staff
- Contribute towards biodiversity and forest science reporting across the business
About you:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Forest Science, Biodiversity Conservation and/or Forest Ecology (post graduate qualification preferable)
- Strong knowledge of the native timber industry
- Demonstrated experience in policy development and providing high level advice on key biodiversity issues to a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining key scientific relationships and research strategies
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- A passion for achieving conservation goals
- And the initiative to deliver our business objectives.
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- 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-manager-biodiversity-research-conservation.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
Distribution Planner
- Ongoing position
- Varied and interesting role in an inclusive and experienced team
- Negotiable location: Woori Yallock or Noojee
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 by 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 Sales & Distribution Manager; you will be responsible to coordinate deliveries to customers while meeting contractual obligations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the efficient delivery of logs from coupe to customer to achieve monthly targets.
- Produce and update monthly haulage schedules for contractors that optimises the best outcome for VicForests while meeting contractual and legal obligations.
- Provide analytical advice and report on deliveries month to date.
- Monitor haulage contractor performance, customer requirements and deliveries against targets.
- Provide support to the Customer Account Managers and the Sales & Distribution Manager.
- Accountable for logistics, quality and quantity of stock in storage sites.
- Actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process and chair the weekly production meeting to balance supply with demand.
- Identify and communicate key risks and ensure risk management processes are followed.
- Address contractor issues by identifying constructive and mutually beneficial solutions for them and VicForests.
- Perform duties in a manner that ensures the health and safety of yourself and others. Ensure that all incidents and hazards are reported in a timely manner.
- Take responsibility for performing the role in accordance with all relevant sustainable forest management system requirements.
About you:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Logistics, Supply chain or a related field
- Appropriate degree in Logistics, Supply chain or a related field
- Solid experience in a logistics or supply chain related business
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
- Experienced working and engaging with different stakeholders
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
- Ability to work independently
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- 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-distribution-planner.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
Operations Forester Alexandra
- 2 years fixed-term role
- Exciting role in an Inclusive and experienced team
- Position based in Alexandra
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 by 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.
Our Operations Division is currently seeking for a proactive and experienced Forester to join its team at our Alexandra office.
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.
About you:
- Relevant forest management experience;
- Appropriate degree or equivalent post graduate qualification in Forestry, Natural Resource Management or a related field – desirable but not essential;
- Experience 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;
- Strong organisations and time management skills;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence with ability to travel.
Benefits & Culture
- A highly supportive environment with accessible management
- Employee Assistance Program
- Regular training and professional development opportunities
- 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: pd-operations-forester-cl2-alex.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