Operations Planner - Coff Harbour

Forestry Corporation of NSW

Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour and North Coast NSW

Conservation, Parks and Wildlife (Farming, Animals and Conservation)

Full time

Competitive Salary + Benefits

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

The Opportunity:

We have an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic operations planner to become a valued part of our Upper North Region, Fire and Operations team on a permanent basis. This is a chance to join a purpose-driven organization committed to sustainable forest management, where you’ll collaborate with a supportive team of passionate and experienced professionals. You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding career, with exposure to a broad range of activities and the opportunity to grow your skills in a unique and meaningful environment.

What we can offer you:

Permanent opportunity in a supportive, collaborative team and great working environment

A great mix of field- and office-based tasks with the opportunity to explore the forests of the North Coast of NSW

Supportive work environment and the flexibility to organize one's own work schedule

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing training, development and mentoring

About the role:

In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering operational plans that contribute to the long-term health and resilience of state forests. This includes implementing prescribed burning programs, maintaining road and fire trail infrastructure, managing weeds and pest animals, and supporting ecological conservation efforts. You’ll also play a key role in fire management and suppression activities as needed, working in the field and making a real impact on forest safety and sustainability.

We would love you to have

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, environmental science, natural resources, or related field; or relevant experience

Demonstrated understanding of forest management practices, including prescribed burning, road and trail construction and maintenance, silviculture, weed management, and pest animal control.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in preparing and delivering operational plans within a forest management context.

Knowledge and skills in the use of technologies and systems relevant to operations planning, including GIS (e.g., ArcMap).

Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best-practice methodologies.

Ability to organize and supervise contractors to undertake operational works.

Proven organizational skills—ability to plan and prioritize work and meet standards and deadlines.

Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability and fitness to undertake forest firefighting and meet required fitness levels for the role.

Current valid Driver’s Licence

For further information about the role, contact Tom Halliday. 

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Fire and Operations Manager Upper North Coast on 0266520140