Company/Location: PF Olsen - Hamilton - VIC or Mount Gambier - South Australia
Job Description:
PF Olsen is Australia and New Zealand’s largest independent forestry services provider. We have a long- standing history of providing specialist services to a diverse range of clients which include corporate investors, investment managers, farmers, government, and other service providers. We take safety, quality, and environmental management very seriously and our commitment is demonstrated through the formal certifications of our systems.
To secure high quality seed supply for the long term, one of our clients has developed their own seed orchard which PF Olsen will manage on their behalf.
The successful candidate will provide an efficient and cost-effective forest management services to our clients and manage the seed orchard within the Green Triangle. Since you will liaise between our clients, contractors and stakeholders’, professionalism will be the common theme between all interactions. You will have excellent communication skills since building and nurturing relationships to deliver outcomes is critical to this role.
To effectively deliver on the outcomes you will be able to plan ahead and manage evolving deadlines. Since this is a new role, it will be evolving on a regular basis. To cater to the changing demands, you will be flexible in your approach and think outside the box to solve a problem.
This is a part-time role (32 hours per fortnight) based in our Hamilton or Mount Gambier office with infrequent travel within the region and to the seed orchard regularly. Working days are negotiable based on successful candidates’ preference.
To succeed at PF Olsen Australia and in this role, you need to have:
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritise your workload and manage conflicting deadlines.
Attention to detail and writing skills to facilitate accurate and timely preparation of client reports.
Ability to own your work and take control of tasks.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others towards a common goal.
Proven experience in analysing information and problem-solving.
Ability to evaluate a situation and propose new ideas to improve efficiency.
In return PF Olsen offers:
Competitive remuneration.
Mobile phone, tablet, and laptop.
Career development opportunities.
Family friendly working environment.
On the job training.
The opportunity to work with a motivated team of people who enjoy what they do.
Be part of a team that fosters an inclusive & environmentally sustainable culture
HVP’s Gelliondale Nursery is situated west of Yarram in Gippsland and is Australasia’s leading containerised pine tree plant nursery. Within the one site it contains: seed orchards; stool plants; and a plant propagation, growing and dispatch system that is the starting point for the ongoing, sustainable cycle of growth of 163,000 ha of HVP plantation around Victoria.
The nursery also dispatches about 10 million seedlings annually and implements a breeding program for continuous improvement in plant growth and resilience and wood quality.
We’re looking for the next talented and curious Seed Orchard Technician to be part of a unique team and contribute your knowledge by establishing and maintaining open-pollinated (OP) and control-pollinated (CP) seed orchards. The role will also harvest, process and store seed produced from seed orchards in order to meet HVP seed requirements and in a timely and efficient manner.
This opportunity is aimed towards someone with relevant industry experience, good leadership and interpersonal skills, proof of good safety and environmental performance experience. A diploma in horticulture, arboriculture or similar field will be well-regarded.
To thrive in this role, you will ideally possess:
Excellent leadership presence
Good safety standards and environmental performance
Be proactive and well-organised
The ability to balance and prioritise workloads
Motivated to think innovatively and implement works programs within budgets
Excellent record keeping skills & computer proficiency;
Other information
This position may require you to travel to other HVP office locations and at times, overnight travel. A current Australian driver’s licence with potential to drive a manual vehicle is required.
On Offer is an incredibly supportive, flexible and collaborative environment that will provide you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate value along with;
Ongoing, full-time role with competitive remuneration and access to a leading annual incentive payment program.
Great technical training (including in firefighting) and support
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits, including a fitness subsidy
Relocation assistance is available if required
Interested? Applications close at 5 pm, Monday 27th May
If this sounds like your ideal opportunity and you want to be part of the HVP Plantations team, submit your resume, cover letter to the details below.
Join us in shaping a safer and sustainable future.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to jobs@hvp.com.au outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Role specific enquiries should be directed to Nathan Milne on (+61) 429 496 906
General enquires should be directed to Lina Monaco on (+61) 429 801 960
Equal Opportunities 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.
Applications close: Monday, 27-May-2024
Forest Investment
Senior Associate, AM+
Company/Location: IWC - Melbourne, VIC
Job Description:
IWC AM+ is looking for a motivated and talented investment professional to join the Analytics group. This is a great opportunity to join a small, informal, and thriving team within a timberland investment manager that is both well established and growing. It is a significant role able to influence investment performance and direction.
Key responsibilities include:
Support portfolio development and management.
Primary tasks will revolve around analysis of forestry and natural resource values including land use, inventory, carbon, and ecosystems characteristics.
Management of all IWC’s spatial and tabular datasets and development of standardization and automation of processes, including lead on securing any needed cloud and database services. Engagement with third-party data managers to administer data transfer and ensure data integrity.
Development and maintenance of economic and cash flow models.
Sourcing and utilization of remotely sensed data to evaluate characteristics related to terrain, vegetation, networks, weather, climate, and adjacency.
Evaluation of large amounts of data to develop an understanding of trends and patterns for environmental and economic indicators.
Build predictive models and implement algorithms.
Communication of findings in a variety of formats including presentations, reports, and visualizations.
Collaboration with all AM+ global staff.
Liaise with third-party service providers.
End-to-end execution of projects including problem definition and solution delivery.
Company/Location: SFM - Hobart, New Norfolk or Launceston
Job Description:
SFM is an Australian natural resource management company with plantation assets under management across Australia. SFM also has registered and manages several thousand hectares of carbon forestry projects under the Australian Governments’ Emissions Reduction Fund and continues to grow and innovate in this exciting space.
SFM is an equal-opportunity employer that places a strong emphasis on creating and maintaining a positive, safe, and rewarding environment for staff, we work hard but try to have some fun along the way. For more information on what we do visit www.sfmes.com.au
The Role:
We are currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Forest Resources Manager to join our team to provide leadership for our Technical Team, a diverse and talented group of individuals operating across the business servicing both external clients and our operational teams in strategic planning, forest modelling, GIS, valuations and forest data analysis.
The right candidate will be self-motivated and be comfortable working within a fast-paced and innovative team. Being able to form and maintain positive relationships with staff, service providers and clients is critical to your success in the role.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in the following key areas:
Strategic planning and forest modelling including experience with Tigermoth
Spatial data and stand record systems
Forest information systems management
Inventory management and forest valuations
Experience of industry standards, forest management certification, carbon forestry projects and/or compliance systems would be advantageous.
A competitive salary package will be negotiated with the right candidate based on their experience and capability.
Application process:
If this position sounds right for you, then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a cover letter to jobs@sfmes.com.au by COB Thursday 23rd May, 2024.
If you require further information, or a copy of the Position Description, please email jobs@sfmes.com.au or call (+61) 3 6333 4024.
Applications close: Thursday, 23-May-2024
Wood Processing/Manufacturing
Sawmill Manager
Company/Location: Pentarch Group - Eden, NSW
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced sawmilling professional who is looking for a new challenge with a growing and progressive company.
Our Sawmill Manager will report into our Site Manager and be responsible for all production related activities at the Eden Sawmill. This includes, Sawmill operations, sawmill woodchip processing, Log yard operations (Saw Log), capital works on the EM, certification and licence compliance and any other activities related to timber production.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position which will oversee production throughput and performance, efficiency, costs, maintenance, workforce relations, labour requirements, rostering and WHSE compliance.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop a detailed knowledge of production capacity, capability and constraints affecting production and quality to ensure customer specifications are met.
Maintain detailed records of production performance against product type and grade so that improvements in production performance and quality can be made.
Monitor costs against budget and advise the Site Manager of any significant deviations.
Manage the day-to-day employment and employee any relations issues, whilst ensuring effective performance management objectives are in place.
Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Implement business improvement by recommending production initiatives that will assist with ongoing developments.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Significant experience in a similar management role in complex production processes is essential.
A background in sawmilling is highly desirable.
A demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships and to effectively lead and influence team members.
The ability to prioritize safety and promote a culture of safety amongst employees.
Personal drive and focus on results and the continuous improvement of process.
In return, we offer:
A secure, permanent role with a competitive salary package and annual performance bonus.
Opportunities to grow your current skills, knowledge, and career.
A dedicated team and positive work environment on site.
An organisation which values our employees and has a strong focus on the safety of our team members.
Successful Applicants must be have full working rights in Australia and be able to travel to and work from our site based at Edrom Road in Eden NSW.
To join us and become a vital part of our mission apply now here.
Applications close: Thursday, 23-May-2024
Forest Management
Regional Manager
Company/Location: Summit Forests New Zealand Ltd - Gisborne
Job Description:
Summit Forests New Zealand Limited (Summit) is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, a major Japanese trading house with a proud 100-year trading history and a broader shared history of over 400-years. The group has over 73,000 employees operating in 66 countries, and over NZD$100 billion in assets.
Since first investing in New Zealand forests in 2013, Summit has been in a strong growth phase and has expanded its footprint to now own over 50,000ha. The estate is spread throughout iconic landscapes in Northland, the Coromandel, Whanganui, and the Gisborne and East Coast regions.
We have a rare opportunity for a seasoned industry professional to take on the position as Gisborne Regional Manager. Holding significant visibility, this role is an integral part of Summits Senior Leadership Team, ensuing opportunities to make significant impact. Reporting to the Head of Forests and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, you’ll be required to identify growth opportunities, achieve company operational, safety, planning, financial and environmental targets.
As the successful applicant, you will have the following attributes:
Tertiary education in Forestry or related field
Experience leading within the Forestry industry
Demonstrate strategic leadership, strong stakeholder and people management experience
A systematic approach to planning, management, critical analysis and effective prioritisation to ensure deadlines are met
Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
Comprehensive experience overseeing financial aspects of contracts and negotiation
Systems savvy with proficiency in using Excel and Microsoft office suite
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate and influence at all levels
Highly professional with outstanding organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
This is an exciting opportunity to continue growing a regional team in a dynamic work environment. We offer a competitive salary package commensurate to the position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Company/Location: Ernslaw One - Southern North Island
Job Description:
Nestled in the heart of the Southern North Island, rich in history and culture, the Manawatu region is fast becoming a desirable location for people to live and work. With affordable housing, a strong sense of community, easy access to the great outdoors and a stone’s throw from big city utilities, this location is on the rise!
Ernslaw has forests right across this region and we are looking to grow the talent in our team to help us achieve better outcomes for our business, industry and the planet! With climate change upon us, our industry is working through how we can transform our operational processes. We are actively involved in industry research, trialling new technologies and practices and we are working with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
To help us on this journey, we are looking for a Harvesting Supervisor for our Titoki forest. Ideally, you will be located in Dannevirke but this forest is commutable from Palmerston North and surrounding areas. Key responsibilities in this role are:
Partnering with harvesting crews in a mechanised environment
Supporting a strong H&S culture & environmental compliance framework
Delivering agreed production targets ensuring quality standards are met & value is maximised
Building positive, long-term working partnerships with contractors who are aligned with our values
Providing input into harvesting improvements by actively connecting with colleagues across our regions and working on innovation projects
Identifying and solving operational problems in a supported team environment
Knowing your numbers and being able to make informed and timely decisions
Our region has an annual harvesting programme of ~700,000 tonnes and our operations are fully mechanised. We have a mix of terrain so knowledge of different harvesting configurations is important for this role along with a good understanding of the health & safety and environmental compliance requirements.
This role will suit individuals who are confident in their own ability, deliver results, communicate effectively, enjoy working as part of a team and know their way around codes of practice and systems.
Ernslaw offer attractive pay and benefits such as full health insurance for self & family, life insurance, private use of vehicle, professional development, relocation support and flexible work options.
If you want to have a chat about any of these roles, please call Shane Boustead on (+64) 27 438 9532 or for a position description contact careers@ernslaw.co.nz. Applications should be emailed to careers@ernslaw.co.nz with a current CV and cover letter by 5pm on Friday 24th May.
Applications close: Friday, 24-May-2024
Forestry IT
Sales Engineer/ Success Manager Company/Location: Remsoft - Asia Pacific, Aus & NZ
Job Description:
For 30+ years, Remsoft has been providing optimisation technology that empowers organisations to maximise the performance and value of their forest assets. Through advanced analytics, modelling and spatial optimisation technology and services, we simplify complex, highly variable decisions. We help our clients to identify opportunities to improve margins, increase revenue, and maximise asset value.
Join our Asia Pacific team and leverage your technical expertise as a Sales Engineer/Success Manager to effectively promote, sell and support Remsoft solutions to clients across New Zealand, Australia and Asia. Your role will involve delivering technical presentations, addressing enquiries, providing tailored solutions to meet client needs and ensuring ongoing client value is delivered.
Responsibilities:
Conduct technical presentations to prospective forestry clients, effectively matching the features and benefits of the Remsoft - solutions to the client's needs
Collaborate with the sales team to understand client requirements and provide tailored technical recommendations
Address technical enquiries and concerns from clients, providing timely and accurate responses to ensure customer satisfaction
Assist in the preparation of proposals, technical documentation, and other sales materials to support the sales process
Lead/support client project engagements
Client-facing project management for project engagements and success management
Proactive identification and delivery of additional value add for individual clients
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to provide strategic insights and maintain a competitive edge
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and technical expert at all stages of the client relationship
Provide feedback to the product development team based on client interactions and market insights to enhance product offerings
Participate in sales meetings, presentations, and trade shows to promote Remsoft solutions and contribute to business growth initiatives
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing team members to compile marketing material for conferences, webinars, blog posts
Qualifications - Required:
Based in NZ/Eastern Aus time zone - this is a work from home role
Forestry experience/qualification in a connected field
Desire to understand/solve client problems
Solution-focused with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Analytical skills, attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and confident presenting
Process driven
Assets (desirable, but not required):
Familiarity with Remsoft's Woodstock Optimization Studio or Remsoft Operations
Forestry systems knowledge
Knowledge of Carbon sequestration protocols
Interest in continuous improvement in forestry planning
Experience in client success management
Technical aptitude - understanding and articulating complex problems to solutions
Recognition of obstacles internally/from clients and navigate to a positive solution for all
A collaborative mindset
Flexibility in working hours - to liaise with our internal teams and Asia Pacific clients across several time zones
If this role aligns with your values and goals but you can't tick every requirement, please still apply. Your fit in our team is as important of a consideration as your technical skills and experience.
About us:
For over a quarter of a century, Remsoft has been the global leader in Optimization Software for Land-Based Asset Management. We've been working with over 150 clients around the globe, spanning 15 countries, to offer optimised planning and scheduling solutions across all land-based and infrastructure sectors. More than half a billion acres of land is managed globally and sustainably through Remsoft's products and services.
We use our technology and expertise to improve the condition and productivity of the world's land-based assets: forests, roads, energy resources and more. We help organisations develop business and environmental sustainability through optimised plans and schedules which enable the allocation of resources to achieve desired outcomes with more profitability, sustainability, mitigated risk, considering constantly shifting variables.
The Remsoft culture promotes a healthy work-life balance. We welcome diversity, support flexibility and care about individual well-being. A tight-knit global team, flexible work hours, company-wide goals and visibility, and annual 'Remsoft Day' holiday. We are passionate about making a difference locally and globally.
Contact us:
For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Corinne Watson on (+64) 21 518478 or corinne.watson@remsoft.com
Company/Location: Pan Pac Forest Products (Otago) Ltd - Otago
Job Description:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for a Head Saw Doctor for our Otago site in our modern sawmilling facility based in Milburn (approximately 40mins south of Dunedin and 20mins north of Balclutha) producing kiln dried appearance grade lumber for domestic and export markets.
This position is a permanent full-time position, minimum 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. There is no weekend work required.
As Head Sawdoctor you will report to the Engineering Co-ordinator and would be responsible for the efficient day-to-day saw doctoring operations and general maintenance of the Saw Shop.
You will actively plan, facilitate and supervise work to ensure that all saws are repaired, sharpened and finished to a high quality in accordance with Saw Shop specifications and best practice standards to guarantee reliability and availability of saws in the Sawmill.
Level 4 Trade Certificate in Saw Doctoring
Previous experience in saw doctoring in sawmill and/or service shop
A unique opportunity to take on the new role of General Manager Operations with an industry leader
Varied role – people leadership, production, technical, compliance & financial
Competitive salary + vehicle
The Company
McVicar are local leaders, with over 75 years’ experience in producing a large range of timber and building products and distribute nationwide through leading hardware retailers and building supplies chains. With extensive exporting and importing capabilities they supply timber into multiple international markets.
The company processes plantation grown radiata pine logs into sawn timber with end-to-end processing capability including sawmilling, kiln drying, machining and preservative treating.
The Role
This senior position focuses on managing the timber processing operations at the John’s Rd, Christchurch, mill. The role broadly covers the following key operational areas.
Staff management and leadership – productivity, recruitment, retention, mentoring, reviews, discipline, culture, planning for future events.
Production management – maintaining sufficient production levels, managing supplier inputs, staffing each department, allocating product to manufacture, managing constraints.
Machinery/technical – focusing on uptime, managing preventative maintenance, breakdowns, seeking continual improvements, planning for future events.
Compliance – Health and safety systems maintenance, environmental compliance
Financial – working towards production throughput requirements, cost limitations and budgets for all of the above.
About you
You may already be an experienced General Manager or Operations Manager who is ready for a change, or you may be in a role where you’ve developed some of the necessary skills and you’re ready to take the next step in your career.
If you have sawmilling experience that’s an advantage, however if you bring relevant leadership and commercial experience, and can prove you’re ready to learn, then we are well prepared to train you in our industry.
To be successful in the role you’ll need to be an exceptional people leader who can engage with your team to get the best out of them. You’ll have exceptional communications skills, the ability to problem solve and think critically, and you’ll be able to manage change while thinking on your feet.
Apply
If you believe you are McVicars new General Manager Operations then do not delay and apply now to penni@togethr.nz. (Please mention that you saw the ad on OffCuts)
