Forestry Management Coordinator

Hays is seeking a Forestry Management Coordinator to oversee forest management systems for a leading woodfibre processor in Geelong, Australia. The role involves ensuring compliance with sustainability certifications and coordinating with operational teams. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in forestry or related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible work locations including Geelong, Hobart, Brisbane, Townsville, or Portland.
Your new company

Our client is a market-leader woodfibre processor company based in Geelong.
They employ approximately 150 employees and operate 5 wood fibre processing sites nationally. We are looking for their new Forestry Management Coordinator, to coordinate the development, maintenance and implementation of forest management systems across the company’s forestry businesses to facilitate the maintenance of Responsible Wood (PEFCT) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification across the business.

Your new role
• As a member of the Sustainability team, coordinate the development, maintenance, and implementation of forest management systems across Midway’s forestry businesses.
• Ensure proactive management systems facilitate compliance with all legislative, safety, environmental, and forest management certification requirements.
• Facilitate and coordinate the maintenance of Responsible Wood and Forest Stewardship Council certification across the business.
• Partner with operational teams to maintain a strong sustainability culture across our diverse, Australia-wide business.

What you'll need to succeed
• Tertiary qualification in forestry, environment, land management or related discipline
• 5+ years in forest or relevant management system development and implementation, preferably involving forest or nature-based management.
• Experience with Responsible Wood (PEFCT) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications

What you'll get in return
• A company with a strong commitment to sustainability
• A motivated and passionate team to work with
• Excellent opportunity to learn, develop further and make a difference
• Flexible location. You can work in Geelong / Hobart / Brisbane / Townsville / Portland

What you need to do now

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