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:
Take on a key role in the heart of NSW’s hardwood estate. Based in Casino, this opportunity as Lead Fire & Operations Officer offers the chance to make a real impact across the forests of the North Coast. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of vital roading infrastructure, supporting sustainable harvesting and operational outcomes, and leading fire protection and forest health initiatives across a diverse landscape.
What we can offer you:
• A permanent full-time opportunity in a supportive, collaborative team and great working environment
• A great mix of field and office-based tasks with the opportunity to explore the forests of the North Coast of NSW
• Positive work environment and the flexibility to organize own work schedule
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training, development and mentoring
About the role:
This role combines boots-on-the-ground fieldwork with strategic oversight, offering the autonomy to plan your schedule and the satisfaction of seeing your work directly support the productivity and resilience of our working forests. If you’re looking to lead, grow, and contribute to the future of forest management in a dynamic and supportive environment—this is your next step.
We would love you to have:
• Demonstrated understanding of forest management practices including prescribed burning, road & trail construction & maintenance, silviculture, weed management and pest animal control.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team to meet complex objectives.
• Excellent understanding and commitment to safety within an operational environment.
• Demonstrated contractor management experience and knowledge of various plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to constructively manage stakeholder relationships to attain positive outcomes.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven organisational skills - ability to plan and prioritise work, meet standards and deadlines.
• Computer literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant industry codes of practice plus legislation, regulatory requirements and best-practice methodologies.
• Ability and fitness to undertake forest firefighting and meet required fitness levels for the role
For further information about the role please contact Tom Halliday, Fire & Operations Manager (Upper North Coast) on 0447 577 711
Please copy and paste the link below in your browser for a copy of the Position Description for this role:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1568621/Lead-Fire-and-Operations-Officer-PD.pdf
Applications close: 22 June 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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