Planning Forester

Forest Products Commission; Bunbury; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Uniform allowance

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Forest Products Commission invites applications for a Planning Forester in Bunbury. The role focuses on developing planning documentation to support integrated plantation and native forest harvesting, roading and silvicultural operations.

It involves liaising with Shires, DBCA and FPC staff, gaining approvals, and collecting disturbance records. Some field surveys may be required as part of the duties.

Formación

• Development of planning documentation for plantation and native forest harvesting, roading and silviculture.
• Liaison with Shires, DBCA and FPC staff and preparation of disturbance records.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare planning documentation and obtain approvals.
• Conduct field surveys and coordinate silvicultural operations.

Conocimientos

Field surveys

Agency liaison

Planning documentation

Descripción del empleo

Operations Division, AV File: HR610 There is one (1) full-time position available. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Operations Branch while also enjoying the rural lifestyle that the town of Bunbury has to offer. APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2026. Grow your career at Forest Products Commission! FPC (Forest Products Commission) is a Government Trading Entity that delivers timber products and services across three business segments – plantations, native forest and sandalwood. Our team engages with communities, industry and government to support a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry. FPC owns and manages softwood plantations to support WA’s housing and construction industry. We are actively investing in the acquisition of new land and plantations to ensure future supply and assist in addressing the challenges of climate change. FPC has transitioned its native forest business in alignment with the government’s changes in forest policy. This has resulted in a shift from commercial scale forest harvesting to the provision of services to the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions for forest health outcomes.

About the role

The Planning Forester is responsible for the development of planning documentation to support the implementation of integrated plantation and native forest harvesting, roading and silvicultural operations. This role will liaise with Shires, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and FPC staff in pre and post harvesting issues, including gaining all relevant approvals and the collation of relevant disturbance records. The Planning Forester is required to undertake field surveys from time to time. Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Descriptions. To find out more about our business visit our website to view our annual report. For further information about this employment opportunity, please contact Henry Hausen, Manager Planning and Resource Information, by phoning 0438 923 980 or emailing [e-mail]

About the Forest Products Commission

We are a team of forestry professionals engaged in the industry from the seed to the end-product. We work with community, industry and government to create a vibrant forestry industry. We will create an environment of innovation, ensuring that our forests are a strategic and sustainable resource for the future. For further information about FPC please visit www.fpc.wa.gov.au

Why work for the Forest Products Commission

• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
• Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE);
• Salary packaging options;
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a WA National Police Certificate issued within the month prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work for the period of your employment contract. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applications.

Substantive Equality Statement

The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at [e-mail] or call [phone].