Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) is the largest manager of commercial plantation and native forests in NSW. We manage more than two million hectares of forests for the environmental, economic, and social benefit of the people of NSW and Australia. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are focused on empowering our people to use their creativity, authenticity and innovative thinking to be the champions of change now and into the future. That is why no matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for the job that’s right for you. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and so we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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 two exciting new opportunities for a Renewable Energy Liaison Officer to join the team in Bathurst and Tumut.

These newly created positions are a key support role which will see you interacting with various internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis in relation to our Renewable Energy Program.

If you enjoy utilizing your influencing, communication and stakeholder skills then this is the role for you!

What we can offer you:

• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Choice of location: Bathurst or Tumut
• Exciting new role to develop as your own
• Access to self-paced learning
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary package with the opportunity to work with and learn from passionate and skilled professionals in the industry
• Exclusive company benefits

About the role

The key purpose of the role of the Renewable Energy Liaison Officer is to be the interface between FCNSW and windfarm proponents for a particular precinct or location. As a Liaison Officer, you will be the main point of contact between the FCNSW regional forestry team, the Renewable Energy team, and windfarm proponents and their contractors on day-to-day issues regarding these projects.

The Liaison Officer also contributes to the formulation of management strategies and plans, systems and processes, and key initiatives, for the Renewable Energy Program.

We would love you to have:

• Proven organisational skills - ability to plan and prioritise work, meet standards and deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications together with familiarity with forestry management and protection, which may include harvesting and roading, weed and pest control, fire management, planning and suppression, and silviculture.
• Proven successful experience in natural resource management and experience in undertaking activities related to forestry or environmental compliance.
• Well-developed communication, written, negotiation and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally without direct line management authority to reach desired outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders together with high levels of diplomacy and the ability to effectively manage potentially contentious and confidential matters.
• Personal qualities of resilience, empathy, and an ability to promote a positive, compliance culture.

Depending on the role the preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, and/or Medical Assessment and/or a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).

For roles requiring, the successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and the ability to be physically active in uneven or steep terrain. Offers of employment for these roles are subject to the results of the pre-employment Medical Assessment which may preclude candidates high risk conditions from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role.