• Be part of sustainable forestry in the South West District
• Great opportunity to be part of a successful company
• Dynamic and diverse role

About HVP Plantations

HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned softwood timber plantation operator that manages extensive plantations across Victoria.

Our people are self-motivated, innovative and thrive working in a small team and a fast paced environment. 

We value safety, regional communities, environmental care and sustainability. We pride ourselves in fostering an inclusive culture, one free of bias and rich in diversity.

The opportunity that awaits:

We are looking for fit, motivated people who would like to join our South West District Crew. Tasks include plantation management activities and firefighting. Plantation management activities include track maintenance, weed control including the use of chainsaws, brush cutters and conducting plantation assessments and audits. As a small team, we value teamwork, communication, high standards of work and a proactive attitude.

The successful applicants will -

• Possess a current driver’s licence
• Live within 30 minutes of a work centre
• Pass a pre-employment medical check and drug and alcohol test
• Be physically fit
• Be available for regular weekend standby
• Be available for deployments in other regions when necessary
• Current accreditations in chainsaw use, chemical use, first aid, four wheel driving and a Medium Rigid license are highly regarded but not mandatory.
• Prior fire experience would be highly regarded in particular CFA General Firefighter accreditation.

What you will get in return:

• Paid full-time, permanent position
• Be part of a supportive, flexible and collaborative environment that will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate value
• Great technical training (including in firefighting) and support
• As we are interested in your wellbeing, a fitness subsidy is available
• Relocation assistance is available if required

Interested?

If you are passionate about forestry and want to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.