Senior Forester – NSW – Remote

About Stand Forestry

Stand Forestry is Australasia’s largest independent specialist provider of forest management and consulting services, based in Melbourne with operational offices across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

We offer clients a broad range of professional services including forest establishment, forest certification, carbon management, forest and harvest management, fire and risk management, wood products marketing, consulting and audit services. Stand Forestry also provides clients with access to ecological consulting, land restoration, and emerging natural capital and biodiversity services through its specialist subsidiary, Abzeco.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Forester for a role based in Tumbarumba and adjoining locations in NSW. This position is available on a full-time basis with work from home flexibility and will play a vital role in the management, protection and performance of plantation forests across NSW.

This role will focus on developing capability across operational management, client reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, customer relationships and contractor management.

This hands-on role is suited to an experienced forestry professional who can lead by example and is ready to take the next step in their career. The role provides a development pathway towards future Regional Manager opportunities for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and supervise harvesting, establishment, silvicultural and plantation management activities.
• Prepare and implement harvest plans, work orders and operational prescriptions.
• Monitor plantation and contractor performance and maintain accurate operational records.
• Support forward planning, budgeting and reporting for forestry and silvicultural programs.
• Contribute to fire planning and participate in fire management activities, including the Duty Officer roster during the fire season.
• Coordinate the summer crew program and fire equipment requirements.
• Support environmental, safety and regulatory compliance across forestry operations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, industry stakeholders and neighbouring landholders, including contributing to client reporting and meetings.

About You:

You are a structured problem solver with strong communication skills who is passionate about sustainable forest management and can balance technical expertise with effective client relationship management.

This role may involve occasional travel and overnight stays, work outside normal operating hours and some overtime.

Essential

• 5+ years’ experience in forestry, land or natural resource management.
• Strong client, contractor and stakeholder relationship management experience.
• Proactive self-starter who is comfortable in working autonomously while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience preparing operational plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Proficiency with GIS, GPS field data collection, forestry management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Fire management experience.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Degree in Forestry, Forest Science, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in carbon plantation methodology.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing staff.

Applications are welcomed from candidates across Australia, with relocation support available for the successful candidate in accordance with company policy.

In return Stand Forestry offers you:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Mobile phone, company laptop and tablet
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Fire Time in Lieu policy.
• Family-friendly working environment with work-from-home flexibility.

For more information about Stand Forestry and Abzeco, please visit:

• https://au.pfolsen.com
• https://abzeco.com.au

Stand Forestry welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity employer.

If you think this role is the perfect next step in your career, apply now.

Applications close: 13 November 2026.