Seasonal Firefighting Team Member

The Trustee For Southern Cross Forests Trust; Tumut; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trustee for SOUTHERN CROSS FORESTS TRUST – Tumut NSW is seeking a Seasonal Firefighting Team Member to join the Murray Valley team based in Tumut, NSW. The role runs from November 2026 through to March 2027 and is part of a team responsible for supporting the NSW businesses through estate management including, fire preparedness, asset protection and forest health.

The role requires a commitment to active fire risk management of a large and successful Pinus radiata plantation.

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry, farming or fire-fighting desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills; able to use mobile apps and digital maps.
• Strong verbal and written communication; works well within a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fire response/standby, weed spraying, trail clearing, pruning, regen and wilding removal, forest health, fencing and signs.
• Pass a seasonal firefighter medical and fitness assessment.
• Undertake fire suppression and prevention activities.
• Participate in standby rosters, including weekends and out of normal work hours.
• Flexible team player who thrives in fast-moving environments and can prioritise multiple tasks.

Skills

Forestry experience

Outdoor work

Autonomy

Digital maps

Verbal & written communication

Prioritise workload

Education

Bushfire/Wildfire qualifications (Nationally recognised)

Chemcert AQF3

Medium Rigid licence

VPIT training

Forklift high-risk licence

Tools

Mobile apps

Digital maps

Job description

The Trustee for SOUTHERN CROSS FORESTS TRUST – Tumut NSW

Well established privately owned and operated organisation in the Forestry Industry with strong values and purpose. We are proud to have an exceptionally diverse team of professionals with each person coming from varied backgrounds and bringing their own expertise to add value.

Company

Well established privately owned and operated organisation in the Forestry Industry with strong values and purpose. We are proud to have an exceptionally diverse team of professionals with each person coming from varied backgrounds and bringing their own expertise to add value.

The Role

A vacancy has now arisen for a Seasonal Firefighting Team Member to join the Murray Valley team based in Tumut, NSW.

This role runs from November 2026 through to March 2027 and is part of a team responsible for supporting the NSW businesses through estate management including, fire preparedness, asset protection and forest health. The role requires a commitment to active fire risk management of a large and successful Pinus radiata plantation.

The Responsibilities

• This person will be responsible for undertaking general forest management activities including: Fire response/standby, Weed spraying, Trail clearing, Pruning, Regen and wilding removal, Forest Health activities, Fencing and Signs.
• Pass a seasonal firefighter medical and fitness assessment.
• Undertake fire suppression and prevention activities as required.
• Participate in standby rosters, including on weekends and out of normal work hours.
• Flexible team player who thrives in fast-moving environments and can effectively prioritise multiple tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Proven skills and/or experience in forestry, farming or fire-fighting desirable and enjoys working outdoors.
• Ability to undertake programs of work and to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Computer skills – basic skills required plus able to use mobile applications and digital maps.
• Communications skills – both verbal and written and able to work well within the team and the wider community.
• Ability to actively prioritise workload, plan and meet deadlines.

Qualifications highly valued

• Nationally recognised fire-fighting qualifications (Bushfire/Wildfire)
• Chemcert AQF3
• Forklift High risk work licence
• Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT)
• Medium Rigid drivers licence

Southern Cross Forests is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.