- Based in Myrtleford, Victoria
- Opportunity to elevate your career in plantation forestry
- Be part of a team that fosters an inclusive and environmentally sustainable culture.
ABOUT US
HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned manager of extensive timber plantations across Victoria.
Our staff are without a doubt our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them an environment that is safe, productive, rewarding and enjoyable. As part of our ongoing success, we’re always seeking for talented, ambitious people with the passion and enthusiasm to match our mission, vision and values. We share with our employees a notion of a safe environment that fosters relationships with our regional communities.
As an organisation and as individuals we hold our values central to everything we do.
The Role:
The Harvesting and Roading Manager role is based at our office in Myrtleford.
Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the Harvesting and Roading Manager is a key leadership role responsible for setting direction, building capability, and driving operational performance across the region’s harvesting and roading functions. The role provides visible leadership to employees and contractors, fosters a strong safety and performance culture, and ensures teams are aligned to achieve HVP’s operational, commercial, and strategic objectives. The position is accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of harvest programs, optimising value recovery, achieving budget outcomes, managing contractor performance, and developing a high-performing team
What you will need to succeed:
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, performance management and succession planning.
- Proven ability to lead in safety; both staff and contractor workforce
- Extensive knowledge of plantation harvesting, log production and road construction and maintenance.
- Proven ability to deliver harvest plans, schedules, budgets, value recovery and customer commitments.
- Sound financial and contract management skills, including forecasting, cost benchmarking and negotiation.
- Commitment to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance and forest certification.
- Effective stakeholder communication, cross-functional collaboration and contractor relationship management.
- An innovative, improvement-focused approach and proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems.
A competitive salary package including private use car and generous incentive scheme is available to secure the best candidate including relocation assistance if required.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the Apply button or submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.
HVP promotes the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
Please let us know if you require any support that would enable your success throughout our interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HVP Plantations is a company where diversity of thought, experience and background is acknowledged and celebrated. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people who identify as women and/or First Nations Peoples to apply.
Please let us know if you require any support that would enable your success throughout our interview process.
