Advert ID: 20030507

Title:

Resource Analyst

Employer:
HVP Plantations
Location:
Melbourne, VIC
Categories:
Science, Technology & Engineering, Tree, Forest & Arborist

Resource Analyst

  • Based in Melbourne CBD
  • Exciting and diverse role
  • Work for an environmentally sustainable organisation

Do you enjoy working with complex data? Are you someone who loves a challenge and wants to continue to learn while developing your career as a highly regarded resource analyst? Here’s your chance to be part of this supportive team.

HVP Plantations is a successful plantation manager with a significant estate across Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of forest science, optimisation modelling and commercial decision-making, helping shape the long-term future of one of Australia's leading plantation estates.

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

Build, maintain and enhance woodflow and cashflow models that support medium and long-term planning, estate valuation and strategic business decision-making. Provide high-quality analysis and decision support to maximise estate value, evaluate business opportunities and risks, and influence resource planning outcomes across HVP. Contribute to the improvement of resource systems, planning processes and analytical capabilities. Key responsibilities include developing long and medium-term forest planning models, supporting annual forest valuation processes, analysing resource performance and providing strategic advice to operational and commercial teams.

What are we looking for?

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Forest Science, Environmental Science or related disciplines. Experience with Woodstock modelling and GIS software is essential. You will have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, excellent commination skills and be highly motivated to support and collaborate with colleagues. You will be confident communicating complex technical concepts to operational and business stakeholders and capable of translating analysis into practical recommendations that support decision-making. You will possess strong organisational skills, be able to manage competing priorities, and have experience preparing reports, presentations or dashboards that communicate technical information to a broad audience.

In addition, experience with the following is highly regarded:

  • Resource systems and data management
  • Resource data analysis, visualisation and reporting
  • Inventory and measurement systems and understanding of volume functions and growth models
  • The use of other wood flow modelling packages such as Tigermoth
  • Exposure to forest valuation processes
  • The use and understanding of relational databases

What’s on offer?

  • A supportive, flexible and collaborative work environment
  • On the job training and mentoring
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Competitive pay and access to a leading annual incentive scheme
  • Wellbeing benefits including a fitness subsidy
How to apply:

To apply, click on the Apply button, or go to HVP Careers Portal , to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Date published:
10-Nov-2026
Closing date:
11-Dec-2026