Technical Forest Services (TFS) | North Coast NSW (Kempsey to Coffs Harbour)
About Us
Technical Forest Services (TFS) is a national forestry services contractor, founded in **** and headquartered in Tasmania. We've built our reputation on getting accurate, reliable field data for our clients — no matter what the terrain throws at us. We're now growing our team on the NSW North Coast, and we're looking for people who are ready to build a career in the field, not just take a job.
About The Role
We're after a Field Technician to join our North Coast crew, carrying out forest inventory and mensuration work across hardwood plantation and native forest estates. This is genuine outdoor, hands‐on field work — you'll be on your feet all day, working through thick scrub and variable terrain, collecting the technical data that underpins how our clients manage their forests.
This isn't a role for someone chasing a desk job with the occasional site visit. You'll be out in it, day after day, and you'll take real pride in getting the numbers right.
What You'll Be Doing
Carrying out forest inventory and mensuration fieldwork — measuring, recording and assessing plantation and native forest stands
Navigating independently through dense bush and difficult terrain to reach and correctly identify plots
Capturing accurate, complete field data using digital data collection tools
Following structured reporting processes with consistency and discipline, every plot, every day
Planning your own daily routes and logistics to work efficiently and safely
Solving problems on the fly — terrain, weather, access and equipment issues are part of the job,



and we need people who find the practical way through
Driving 4WD vehicles to and around work from home sites, often on unsealed roads
What We're Looking For
Physically capable and comfortable outdoors all day — this role involves sustained walking through thick scrub, uneven ground and variable weather
Solid navigation skills — confident reading a map, using GPS, and finding your way in country without formed tracks
A genuine commitment to accuracy and discipline in reporting — our clients rely on the data you collect, and we hold ourselves to a high standard
A practical problem‐solving — someone who works through obstacles rather than getting stuck on them
Good at planning and logistics — able to organise your own day efficiently, manage time in the field, and think ahead
A valid driver's licence and solid driving experience, including comfort on unsealed and remote roads
Self‐motivated and able to work independently, often solo or in small crews, without close supervision
Previous experience in forestry, inventory, surveying, agriculture, or a related outdoor field role is highly regarded — but a strong work ethic and the right attitude matter more than a resume line. Training is provided.
What We Offer
A genuine pathway into the forestry industry, with structured training and development
The opportunity to be part of building TFS's permanent North Coast crew from the ground up
Support from an experienced regional team and TFS's broader national network
A safety‐first culture
Fully equipped for the work: vehicle, PPE and field technology provided
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📌 Field Technician – Forestry & Land Management (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Technical Forest Services P/L
📍 Coffs Harbour