Closes: 09 March 2026
Classification: Professional Officer Class 1
Salary: $80,862 - $100,632 plus superannuation
Position No: 64387
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 February 2026
Contact Officer: Pierre Smit on or
Details: Join the ACT Parks and Conservation Service's Forest Management team and help shape the future of sustainable forestry in the ACT.
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative forestry professional to fill a temporary vacancy at the Professional Officer Class 1 (PO1). In this role, you will play a key part in delivering forestry programs that support the ACT community and environment.
You will bring experience in silviculture, roading, harvesting or GIS across the full forest lifecycle—from nursery to final crop—and a strong understanding of Pinus radiata management. Your ability to work respectfully with Traditional Custodians and ecological experts to integrate cultural and environmental values into forest practices will be highly valued.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
* This position is classified as "Fire Trained Employee" under the ACT Public Sector Technical and Other Professional Enterprise Agreement Bushfire related activities, including suppression and rostered standby are essential components of the role.
* Appointment to the position is conditional upon successful completion of a nationally recognized firefighting task-based fitness assessment.
* Able to work legally in Australia.
* Have a valid driver's licence.
* Previous experience in Forestry Contract Management.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
* Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
* Work on a shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, or evenings as needed.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Part-time hours across five working days can be considered (e.g. to accommodate school drop-off and pick-up times).
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit the following.
* A one to two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
* A current curriculum vitae.
* Contact details for at least two referees with one being a previous manager of yours.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.