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What this job is
A forester manages forest resources and ecosystems across public or private land, balancing timber production, conservation, and biodiversity outcomes. They conduct forest surveys, plan harvesting operations, monitor tree health and forest regeneration, and ensure compliance with state forestry legislation and sustainable management practices. Foresters work in outdoor field settings and offices, applying ecological science and land management principles to support long-term forest viability.
Pay
A$2,074 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Community Development
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Negotiation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management and Prioritisation