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 environmental, economic, 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 innovative 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 the job that’s right for you. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and so we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Plant Operators Tumut & Bombala
At Forestry Corporation of NSW, we’re passionate about caring for country, community, and each other. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do - everyone home, injury free, every day. We respect our environment and each other, act with integrity, and challenge ourselves to innovate for a better future.
The opportunity:
Join Forestry Corporation of NSW as a permanent or maximum term Plant Operator, supporting sustainable plantation forestry across the Tumut and Bombala Regions. These roles help construct and maintain our strategic forest road network, including key haulage routes that keep timber moving safely and efficiently from plantation to customers. Plant Operators also assist with firebreak maintenance and are important contributors to our firefighting activities.
What we can offer you:
As a Plant Operator, you will operate and maintain a range of heavy plant and vehicles across forest road construction and maintenance activities. Working under general direction, you will help maintain safe, reliable haulage routes while meeting environmental, safety and quality standards. You will also be required to participate on a recurring fire standby roster which involves after hours (weekday) and weekend work (penalty rates apply).
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Ready to put your heavy plant experience to work? Apply now and help keep our forest road network moving safely.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 8 November 2026 @ 11:59PM AEDST
Depending on the role the preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, and/or Medical Assessment and/or a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).
For roles requiring, 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. Offers of employment for these roles are subject to the results of the pre-employment Medical Assessment which may preclude candidates high risk conditions from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role.
Forestry Corporation of NSW is the largest manager of commercial native and plantation forests in NSW. We manage these forests for renewable timber production, environmental sustainability and recreation and tourism and are proud to take stewardship of more than two million hectares of NSW State forests.
We are Australia's largest grower of plantation pine, producing enough timber to construct a quarter of the houses built in Australia each year, as well as native hardwood timber all certified to internationally recognised standards of sustainability.
A State Owned Corporation with an independent Board of Directors, our sustainability framework sets out our principles for managing both the forests and our business.
Forestry Corporation and its predecessor Forests NSW have been managing State Forests for timber production, recreation and conservation for over 100 years.
From foresters to forest modellers, firefighters to ecologists, logistics specialists to Aboriginal partnerships liaisons, Forestry Corporation offers a diverse array of career opportunities in an industry with a sustainable future.
