Opportunity Expired
We're looking for graduates in disciplines including forestry, agriculture, environmental science and natural resources who have completed an Undergraduate or Post Graduate Program in the last 18 months or who will be completing their studies this year.
Our two-year Graduate Program will consist of on-the-job learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and an active support network which will accelerate your career towards becoming one of our next operational leaders.
The rotations will provide exposure to a range of roles within either our Softwood Plantation Division or Hardwood Forest Division (native forest) to build your knowledge and give you a deep understanding of the technical aspects of forestry roles. Each graduate will experience diverse work programs and workplaces, supported throughout by a dedicated learning and development pathway.
Ideally, you will start as part of our seasonal firefighting crew from late November 2024 with nationally accredited training provided.
Graduate roles could be based at Bombala, Tumut, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour or Wauchope with opportunities also to travel to other locations on short-term assignments.
During our two-year Graduate Program, we will work with you to enhance your professional development and consider your future career opportunities. After the program, we will work proactively with you to identify suitable positions within Forestry Corporation.
Your application should include your:
During the selection process, you will be required to participate in a range of assessment activities to help us evaluate your suitability for our Graduate Program.
At Forestry Corporation, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our contractors and our communities is the highest priority, which is why successful candidates will also be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption and satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, Medical Assessment, and fitness assessment for firefighting.
To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia. If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
At Forestry Corporation, we strive to always lead with our values and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We offer a variety of Flexible Working arrangements enabling our employees to develop their potential and bring their authentic self to work.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
International Student/Graduate Visa
Australian Work Visa (All Other)
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand Permanent Resident
New Zealand Student Visa
New Zealand Temporary Work Visa