Auditor, Forest Management Services

SCS Global Services is seeking a Forest Management Auditor to conduct audits for clients in Australia. This contract role involves performing field audits, generating detailed reports, and communicating with clients about management practices and certification standards. Candidates should have relevant experience in forestry or auditing, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. The position is home office-based with 75% travel required for on-site audits.
Overview

The Forest Management Auditor’s primary service is to conduct Forest Management audits for a network of clients. This is a contract position located in Australia.

Relevant Forest Management Services/Schemes
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
• Responsible Wood (RW)
• Other Forest Management Program services, as applicable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Auditing
• Conduct robust and detailed Forest Management audits
• Perform audits in a forest-based field setting
• Generate high-quality audit reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings
• Independently, or with teams, assess management practices of organizations related to applicable certification standards
• Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of auditing circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme (e.g. FSC, RW, etc.)

Communications
• Communicate Forest Management requirements to clients clearly, effectively, and concisely
• Communicate regularly with clients ensuring that Corrective Action Requests are closed within appropriate deadlines
• Communicate promptly with SCS staff on the scheduling of audits and revisions to draft reports, if needed

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, forestry, sociology, economics, anthropology) is preferred; or in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the forestry sector
• ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS
• 5+ years of professional experience in the forestry sector
• Fluency in English with work experience that involves professional and technical written communication in English
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong customer service and teamwork orientation
• Initiative, good judgment, ability to work independently, responsive, and adaptive personality
• Applied experience in auditing and/or quality assurance
• Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Information Communication Technology tools (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Ability to travel domestically for audits as needed

Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, forestry, sociology, economics, anthropology)
• Currently qualified as an FSC or RW FM Lead Auditor

Physical Requirements

This is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites, and a driver's license is required. Primarily computer-based work, and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.

Work Environment

Home office and on-site client visits. Site visits may include assessing manufacturers, distributors, storage facilities, ports, and forest-based field work. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).