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Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) is the largest manager of commercial plantation and native forests in NSW. We manage more than two million hectares of forests for the economic, environmental, and social benefit of the people of NSW and Australia.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are focused on empowering our people to use their creativity, authenticity and diverse thinking to be the champions of change now and into the future. That is why no matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for this position. Our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work and so we strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.
Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:
A career at FCNSW is built on the foundations of our values:
What we can offer you:
What you will be doing
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Seasonal Forestry Workers to join our team and assist with a wide range of outdoor work across various NSW Forests. You will undertake a variety of activities such as:
The opportunity available is seasonal in nature and workloads will vary depending on wildfire conditions. You may work extended hours/shift/days under physically testing conditions. You will be part of the organisation's fire readiness strategy and will be on our fire roster. At times you will be required to be on-call at home depending on the local fire danger.
We would love you to have:
Experience or competency in the following would be highly regarded but are not essential:
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Applications Close: Applications will be reviewed on a first in basis, so please apply asap if interested.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, and Medical Assessment and/or a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).
When circumstances require, firefighting is an essential element of the role. Accordingly, the successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and the ability to be physically active in uneven or steep terrain. A pre-employment medical assessment may preclude applicants that are unable to meet the inherent requirements of the role due to high-risk conditions for example active asthma or heart conditions in line with AFAC guidelines.
At Forestry Corporation, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our contractors and our communities is the highest priority, which is why require all employees to be:
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Work Visa (All Other)
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident