Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:
At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We hope you share our values of:
1. Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday
2. Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves
3. Integrity: We are honest and accountable
4. Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to turn your GIS skills into something meaningful, tangible, and connected to the natural world?
We’re looking for a GIS / Information Officer who’s passionate about using spatial technology to support real-world forest operations. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of planning, monitoring, and operational delivery - helping teams make informed decisions that protect wildlife, manage fire risk, and enhance forest health.
You’ll work across a diverse range of spatial datasets, providing user support, editing and analysis, and contributing to initiatives such as ecological surveys, wildfire response, and habitat management. Your day might include preparing remote sensing layers, supporting UAV-based data capture, or helping field teams navigate complex environmental challenges.
If you’re keen to blend technology with purpose and want your work to have a visible impact on the landscape, this is your opportunity.
About the role:
This position blends desktop and mobile GIS applications with spatial data analysis and frontline user support. You'll be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our forest information systems. It's a great fit for someone who’s highly organised, technically proficient, and committed to delivering excellent service.
What we can offer you:
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Flexible location based at any Hardwood Forest Division major office: Eden, Batemans Bay, Deniliquin, Dubbo, Maitland, Wauchope, Coffs Harbour, Grafton
- With a combination of desktop GIS, mobile platforms, and field data integration, no two days will look the same
- This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about using spatial technologies to support smarter environmental outcomes
- Other duties may include wildlife survey, hazard reduction burning and assisting in wildfire suppression or other natural disaster relief efforts
- Career development opportunities and access to self-paced learning through GO1
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Qualifications in GIS or substantial equivalent experience in spatial data management and analysis
- Experience with ESRI products and strong working knowledge of database principles
- A knack for solving problems and a commitment to continuous improvement
- The ability to prioritise and plan your work to meet deadlines
- Robust communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to train and support others in data management systems
- Knowledge of forestry management principles is desirable but not essential
- Experience with ESRI software (including layerfiles, database connections and types)
- Familiarity with field-based data collection and mobile GIS platforms
- An understanding of forest operations, fire management, or land protection activities
You’ll be part of a team committed to sustainable forestry and innovation in land management. You’ll work with people who are passionate about protecting our natural resources and continuously improving how we manage data and information.
Please enter the link below in a browser URL for a copy of the Position Description for this role
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1626405/GIS-Information-Officer-OB-HFD.pdf
For specific information related to the role, please contact Tony Brown, Forest Practices Manager on: 0423 165 300
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10 AUGUST 2025 11:59PM AEST
Depending on the role the preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, and/or Medical Assessment and/or a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).
For roles requiring, the successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and the ability to be physically active in uneven or steep terrain. Offers of employment for these roles are subject to the results of the pre-employment Medical Assessment which may preclude candidates high risk conditions from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role.
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