- Enjoy great urban/country living in Regional Victoria
- Work for an environmentally sustainable company
- Based in Churchill, Gippsland
This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated forestry professional with experience across harvesting, roading and haulage operations.
Based in Churchill, Gippsland, near the regional city of Traralgon, the position offers access to a wide range of lifestyle opportunities while working within a supportive and collaborative operational team.
HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned manager of extensive timber plantations across Victoria. Our people are self-motivated, innovative and comfortable working in small teams within a fast-paced operational environment. We value safety, regional communities, environmental care, sustainability and an inclusive workplace.
Key responsibilities for this role:
Reporting directly to the Gippsland Harvesting and Roading Coordinators, the District Forester, Harvesting is responsible for the field management of allocated harvesting, roading and haulage operations to ensure operations meet safety, environmental, production, quality and delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Implementing operational plans in accordance with the Plan of Delivery.
- Contributing to detailed, harvesting, roading and haulage site operation plans consistent with best management practices and regulatory requirements.
- Providing field management and supervision of allocated harvesting, roading and haulage operations.
- Managing contractors to meet HVP safety, environmental, quality and product requirements.
- Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiencies and value improvement.
- Managing tree marking and thinning quality control activities where required.
- Responding to customer quality, reject and physical wood flow issues.
- Building effective relationships with contractors, customers, local government, neighbours and community stakeholders.
- Contributing to regional safety initiatives and maintaining a proactive approach to operational risk.
- Participating in district fire preparedness and suppression activities, including operational and incident control responsibilities where required.
What you will need to succeed:
- Relevant forestry experience across roading, harvesting and haulage operations.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, assess and manage operational risks, with a strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Proven ability in working in teams and managing quality work outcomes within strict time constraints.
- Possess skills to establish and maintain good commercial and community relationships
- Ability to think innovatively and implement works programs within budgets
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
- Demonstrated skills or experience in managing and negotiating with contractors.
- Ability to lead in fire prevention and suppression.
- Valid Current Australian Drivers Licence.
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration and access to an annual incentive payment system.
- Relocation assistance if required.
- Wellbeing benefits, including a fitness subsidy.
- A supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to develop professionally and make a direct contribution to HVP’s Gippsland operations.
How to apply
To apply, click on the Apply button, or go to HVP Careers Portal , to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
