• Work for an environmentally sustainable company
• Structured learning pathway with opportunity to learn from industry leaders
• Ability to work across many functions in a dynamic environment

HVP Plantations is a successful, privately owned manager of extensive timber 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 Role

This exciting opportunity will develop your knowledge as a Forester by working in diverse roles like Silviculture (growing and tending the plantations), Fire, GIS and Planning, and Harvest.

Our two-year Graduate Program will enable your transition from university to a career in Forestry. You will gain an in-depth overview of our business by participating in a diverse learning pathway.  You will be provided with valuable on-the-job experiences, skills training and access to mentoring from leaders in their fields.

Based in Churchill, Gippsland - one of Victoria’s key forestry regions - you’ll be embedded in our regional team and gain exposure to the work that keeps one of Australia’s largest private timber plantation estates moving. 

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Graduated in a relevant science-based discipline (such as Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, GIS, Agriculture, etc.) 
• Eagerness to learn and develop your skills
• Flexibility to live and work regionally in Gippsland and travel throughout Victoria
• Experience in establishing and maintaining good staff, contractor and business relationships
• An ability to self-motivate and work hard
• Excellent communication, listening & problem-solving skills 
• Experience in collaborating and working with teams of various skills and backgrounds
• Data analysis, modelling, statistics and interpretation would be well regarded

Benefits with HVP

On offer is an incredibly supportive, flexible and collaborative environment where we will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate value along with:

• Competitive salary
• Training including firefighting and professional memberships subsidy
• Relocation assistance available if required
• Wellbeing benefits including a fitness subsidy
• Company mobile phone and laptop
• Experience vibrant regional communities in Gippsland

Other information

• A current Australian Driver’s License is mandatory for this position.
• Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be expected to be able to bend, lift manageable weights and traverse rough terrain on foot.