Job Detail

Forestry Lead Planner - SE QLD

05 February 2025

  • Location: QLD Other
  • Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
  • Reference No. 3877258

Benefits:

  • Key role in organisation
  • Ability to put your mark on the business
  • Flexible location - Sunshine or Frazer Coast
Forestry Lead Planner – SE QLD
Shape the Future of Sustainable Forestry
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainable forest management?  We're seeking a Lead Planner to drive the development and execution of  operational plans for an established Forestry enterprise. 
 
This critical role involves:
Strategic & Tactical Planning: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive plans across diverse forestry programs (silviculture, roading, harvesting, haulage, fire management, and more).
 
Operational Excellence: Develop and implement safe, cost-efficient, and environmentally sound work programs, ensuring alignment with commercial, risk, and stewardship objectives.
 
Budget Management: Contribute to budget development, analysis, and management, ensuring targets are met and resources are optimized.
 
Innovation & Improvement: Identify and champion innovative work practices to drive operational excellence and profitable growth.
 
Forest Management Systems: Optimize the use of forest management systems, driving reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement.
 
Stewardship & Compliance: Provide expert advice and support on stewardship activities, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, including indigenous partners.
 
Skills and Experience: 
Bachelor or diploma level qualification;
▪ At least 5 years’ experience in a commercial planning role with strategic and tactical planning;
▪ Unrestricted “C” class drivers’ licence;
 ▪ Fire accreditations highly regarded
 ▪ Experience in the use of Remsoft (or other tactical planning program), Excel, and ArcGIS Pro would be highly regarded.
 
If you have strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, a commitment to sustainable forestry, and related relevant industry experience, we encourage you to apply!
 
A generous package including salary 100K - 125K, plus super, computer, phone and 4 weeks annual leave.
 
Please call with any questions. To apply send a cover letter and CV to asher@agrijobs.com.au
 
Contact:  Asher Hammond (B.Ag.Sc)
Business Manager
Agrijobs Australia
0406 954 055
www.agrijobs.com.au