Description
Permanent & 6-month Contract opportunities
The Opportunity:
Do you thrive outdoors and want to make a real impact? We're looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team.
We have two permanent full-time and one six month max-term opportunities to join our Hardwood Forest Division as a Forestry Worker which will see you performing a variety of field-based tasks in the great outdoors. You will also be part of the organisation's fire readiness strategy.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration with a base salary of $62,994
- 2 x Permanent & 1 Six Month maximum term contract on offer
- Work in the great outdoors with a passionate and diverse team
- Intensive firefighting training program with a nationally recognised qualification
- Training in 4WD driver safety and Chainsaw use
- Opportunities to perform a variety of tasks
About the role:
To ensure that forest operations are carried out for the Eden Area in a safe and effective manner.
This is your chance to be part of an essential team to protect and maintain our forests.
You’ll be involved in a variety of manual labour activities such as:
· Bushfire fighting
· Hazard reduction burning
· Weed control
· Road and fire trail maintenance
· Building and facilities maintenance
· Vehicle and equipment upkeep
· Assisting with tree marking and ecological/cultural heritage surveys
· Heavy plant operation
Essential skills required:
· Demonstrated experience or skills in forestry, farming, outdoor, or construction work.
· Ability to work as part of a team, meeting deadlines and standards.
· A valid driver’s license – provisional and above
· A positive attitude and commitment to our core values.
Highly regarded (but not essential) Skills & Experience:
• Truck licence (MR, HR, HC, etc.)
• Experience with heavy plant operation or chainsaws.
• Prior bushfire fighting experience.
• First aid, use of chemicals, 4WD and off road, or any other relevant competencies.
• Studying or holding qualifications in Forestry, Environmental Science, or Natural Sciences.
Pre-employment screening requirements:
The successful applicant will be required to complete:
· Drug and Alcohol Screening
· Medical Assessment
· Fire Task-Based Assessment (TBA)