Fire Management Forester - Gippsland Region

• Opportunity to develop your career in plantation forestry
• Be part of a team that fosters an inclusive & environmentally sustainable culture
• Enjoy great urban/country living in Gippsland, Victoria

HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned softwood plantation company that manages an extensive estate across Victoria, over half of which is located in Gippsland Region.   

Our people are self-motivated, innovative, value safety, regional communities, environmental care and sustainability. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture; one free of bias and rich in diversity.

Key responsibilities for this role:  

Reporting to the Gippsland Region Silviculture Manager, the Fire Management Forester provides collaborative leadership and guidance for Gippsland Region’s fire risk management program. This includes fire response, pre-fire season preparation, relationships with other fire agencies and developing the capacity and capability levels of local HVP personnel and contractors.

What do you need to succeed in this role:

• Current qualification as an FFMVic/CFA Crew Leader or equivalent.
• Contemporary experience in Australian forest fire management.
• Superior communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead in fire risk management, prevention, and suppression.
• Proven ability working within teams, supervising works crews and being a team contributor.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good GIS and mapping skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be well regarded but is not mandatory.

On Offer is an incredibly supportive, flexible and collaborative environment that will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate value along with;

• Development and training to prepare you for the next step in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and access to a leading annual incentive payment program.
• Company vehicle with part private use.
• Relocation assistance if required.
• Wellbeing benefits including a fitness subsidy.

Equal Opportunities 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.

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.