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.

Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:
At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We hope you share our values of:

1. Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday
2. Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves
3. Integrity: We are honest and accountable
4. Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

The Opportunity:
Help shape the next generation of pine seedlings while supporting vital field operations across our plantation estate. This role is primarily focused on nursery production at Blowering Nursery, with additional contribution to forestry operations across the Tumut Management Area when required.

What we can offer you:

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Work outdoors every day, across the nursery and occasionally in the forest
• On the job training on nursery production, machinery and safe work practices, as well as training in forest operations such as fire fighting, plant operation, and supporting field tasks across the Tumut Management Area.
• Access to physio services
• Stable, meaningful work that contributes to long term plantation outcomes.

About the role:
From Autumn through to Spring, you’ll be primarily based in outdoor nursery production at Blowering Nursery, performing practical, repetitive tasks to ensure our radiata pine seedlings are grown to specification. Your duties will include setting up sowing equipment, grading and consolidating seedlings, operating nursery machinery, and maintaining all gear in good working order. Please note, this work is outdoors and undertaken in all weather conditions, including during hot spells.

During summer, you’ll shift focus to supporting forestry operations across the Tumut Management Area. This involves tasks such as fire trail and road maintenance, managing weeds and pests, looking after recreation areas, and participate with fire readiness duties within your competency.

We would love you to have/be:

• Interest or experience in horticulture or forest operations
• A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn
• Ability to contribute across nursery and field tasks.
• Reliable, team focused attitude
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive tasks

For further information about the role please contact: Antionette Roberts, Nursery Manager Blowering, on: 0457454135

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY 31ST JANUARY 2026 @ 11:59PM AEDT or AEST

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.