Timber Operations Lead — Sustainable Harvesting & Compliance

Primary Industries; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Industries in Australia is seeking an Operations Coordinator Timber Operations to lead teams and deliver timber programs across state forests. You will oversee field harvesting, assist with sale proposals and Operational Plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes risk management, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with industry, landowners and community groups to optimise sales and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to deliver work programs for forest products.
• Ensure compliance with Forestry Act 1959 and related regulations.
• Prepare sale proposals and Operational Plans for designated forest products.
• Monitor operational programs for cost efficiency and environmental compliance.
• Represent Forestry in stakeholder negotiations and industry discussions.
• Provide analyses of spatial information to support operations.

Job description

Primary Industries in Australia is seeking an Operations Coordinator Timber Operations to lead teams and deliver timber programs across state forests. You will oversee field harvesting, assist with sale proposals and Operational Plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes risk management, environmental stewardship, and collaboration with industry, landowners and community groups to optimise sales and sustainability.