Lead Fire and Operations Officer - Casino

Forestry Corporation of NSW

Casino, Lismore and Far 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:

Take on a key role in the heart of NSW’s hardwood estate. Based in Casino, this opportunity as Lead Fire and Operations Officer offers the chance to make a real impact across the forests of the North Coast. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of vital roading infrastructure, supporting sustainable harvesting and operational outcomes, and leading fire protection and forest health initiatives across a diverse landscape.

What we can offer you:

A permanent, full-time 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

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

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing training, development and mentoring

About the role:

This role combines boots-on-the-ground fieldwork with strategic oversight, offering the autonomy to plan your schedule and the satisfaction of seeing your work directly support the productivity and resilience of our working forests. If you’re looking to lead, grow, and contribute to the future of forest management in a dynamic and supportive environment—this is your next step.

We would love you to have

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

Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team to meet complex objectives.

Excellent understanding and commitment to safety within an operational environment.

Demonstrated contractor management experience and knowledge of various plant equipment.

Demonstrated ability to constructively manage stakeholder relationships to attain positive outcomes.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Computer literacy and numeracy skills.

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

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

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

For further information about the role contact Tom Halliday, Fire and Operations Manager Upper North Coast on 0447577711