• Excellent career development opportunity based from Mt Gambier
• Great opportunity to be part of a successful company
• Work for an environmentally sustainable organisation

About Us

HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned manager of extensive timber plantations across Victoria.

Our staff are without a doubt our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them an environment that is safe, productive, rewarding and enjoyable. As part of our ongoing success, we’re always seeking for talented, ambitious people with the passion and enthusiasm to match our mission, vision and values. We share with our employees a notion of a safe environment that fosters relationships with our regional communities.

As an organisation and as individuals we hold our values central to everything we do.

The Role:

This role is based in our Mt Gambier office, where there are a myriad of great lifestyle opportunities at your fingertips.

Reporting to the District Manager, the Silviculture District Forester is responsible for the oversight of large contract plantation silvicultural works programs including site preparation, planting and tending activities within strict safety and environmental standards.  The role will also require interactions with our numerous stakeholders on a proactive basis. 

What you will need to succeed:

• Contemporary and relevant experience in silviculture and the forestry industry.
• Ensuring all plans meet best management practices
• Proven ability in working amongst teams and supervising works crews. This includes 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.
• Be a team contributor, and willing to assist your colleagues in other Districts and other functions.
• Valid Current Australian Drivers Licence.

A competitive salary package including part private use car and generous incentive scheme is available to secure the best candidate including relocation assistance if required.

Equal Opportunity 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.