Planning Senior Forest Officer

Sustainable Timber Tasmania; Hobart, Geeveston; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with partial private‑d

Variety of work and autonomy

Job summary

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a Planning Senior Forest Officer to join the Southern Planning team. The role focuses on assisting with the development of the regional wood production program and shaping our sustainable forestry future.

Based in the Southern Region, the position alternates between field and office work, offering variety, autonomy and a dynamic work environment for a dedicated professional committed to safety, teamwork and high standards.

Qualifications

• Role emphasizes teamwork and providing customer service to stakeholders.
• Safety focus to protect staff and contractors.
• Willingness to learn and grow within STT culture.
• Physical fitness for field work and firefighting duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the regional wood production program.
• Be based in the Southern Region and split time between field and office.
• Role is dynamic with varied daily activities and responsibilities.

Skills

Teamwork and customer service

Safety focus

Willingness to learn and grow

Physical fitness for field work and PF

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Job Category: Forestry

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a Planning Senior Forest Officer!

Are you inspired by the thought of contributing to a workplace culture that puts people first and foremost, the prospect of working for a truly sustainable business and having fun in the process, then continue reading!

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect we create safe places

Responsibility we take ownership

Growth we create sustainable value

Excellence we make it happen

Job Description

About the position

Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Planning team at STT. This role needs an enthusiastic and dedicated person who is passionate about sustainable forestry and who wants to help shape our future business.

The successful applicant will assist with the development of the regional wood production program.

The position is based in our Southern Region and could be based at either Derwent Park or Geeveston Office, but the role will see the successful person spending their time between the field and office - this is a dynamic position, with rarely two days being the same.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

Importantly, in this role you will:

• Be committed to people – fostering teamwork and providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders.
• Have a safety focus – contributing to the important task of keeping yourself, staff, and contractors safe.
• Be prepared to learn and grow – taking advantage of STT’s supportive culture.
• Be physically fit to undertake field work and firefighting duties when required.

What's on offer

• A permanent, full-time position
• Acompany vehicle with part-private use
• Variety of work and autonomy

Plus, our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Does this sound like you?

If you have any questions about the role please contact our Coordinator Planning (South) Kennedy Kurwaisimba via [e-mail]

For more information about Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s application process or to obtain a copy of the position description please visit our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers