Silviculture Operator (Forester) - Bombala

Forestry Corporation of NSW; Bombala; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-paced learning

Collaborative team environment

Exclusive company benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Forestry Corporation of NSW in Bombala invites applications for a Silviculture Operator (Forester) to join the team on a full-time basis. You will lead forest operations under approved plans, safely operate a range of equipment and help maintain environmental standards.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar position, a forestry qualification, and a driver’s licence. The package includes a base salary of 68,000–80,000 AUD plus superannuation, with access to benefits and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Over two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong organisational, problem solving and planning skills.
• Demonstrated experience working safely in high-risk operational environments.
• Sound knowledge of forestry management and protection, including silviculture.
• Ability to interpret and apply operational plans and guidelines.
• Willingness to travel, work extended hours and operate in difficult terrain.
• Current driver licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake forest and silviculture operations in line with plans and budgets.
• Safely operate and maintain plant, vehicles and equipment.
• Monitor safety, environmental and operational compliance.
• Supervise staff, contractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Plan and implement regional forest health programs including biosecurity and water quality monitoring.
• Participate in fire preparedness and firefighting operations as needed.

Skills

Two years' experience

Plant operation

Safety awareness

Education

Forestry qualification

Job description

Silviculture Operator (Forester) – Bombala (Level 2)

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:

• Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday
• Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves
• Integrity: We are honest and accountable
• Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

What we can offer you:

• Full time, permanent position based in Bombala
• Access to self-paced learning

• Collaborative team environment
• Chance to contribute your expertise, creativity and innovation to the sustainable management of NSW forests

• Access to exclusive company benefits
• Competitive salary remuneration – $68,000 - $80,000 base salary plus super

About the role:

We are Currently looking for a Forester internally known as a Silviculture Operator to join the Silviculture team in Bombala on full-time basis. This role is responsible for undertaking forest operations and construction activities in accordance with required environmental standards, supporting a range of activities including:

• Undertaking forest and silviculture operations in accordance with operational plans, regional budgets and environmental standards.
• Safely operate and maintain plant, vehicles and equipment, including trucks, dozers, forklifts and fire tankers.
• Monitor safety, environmental and operational compliance of staff, contractors and forestry activities.
• Supervise and coordinate staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Planning, monitoring and implementation of regional forest health programs including biosecurity and water quality monitoring activities.
• Participate in fire preparedness, hazard reduction burning and firefighting operations as required.

We would love you to have:

• Over two years’ experience in a similar role
• Relevant Qualification for this role
• Strong organisational, problem solving and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, adapt to changing operational requirements and meet deadlines and expected standards.
• Demonstrated experience working safely in high-risk operational environments, with a strong understanding of safe work practices.
• Sound knowledge of forestry management and protection, including silviculture, weed and pest control, plantation establishment and forest health, fire management, hazard reduction and fire suppression.
• Demonstrated experience in forest operations, with the ability to interpret and apply operational plans, codes of practice, operating rules and technical guidelines to maximise long term commercial, environmental and social values.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement within delegated authority.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, industry representatives, neighbours, regulators and the broader community.
• Practical knowledge of plantation forest operations, including site preparation, planting, hazard reduction activities and roadwork machinery.
• Sound technical and problem-solving skills, including map reading, navigation, GPS use, literacy and numeracy.
• Demonstrated competency in the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment, particularly trucks, tankers and chainsaws.
• Capacity and willingness to undertake fire and fuel management activities, travel extensively, work extended hours and maintain the level of physical fitness required to operate safely in difficult terrain and dense vegetation.
• Current driver licence and willingness to undertake driving and travel as required.

Applications close: Tuesday 1 December 2026, 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