FOREST TECHNICIAN

• Looking for a Tree Change …
• Full-time position based at Ridgley in North West Tasmania.
• A practical, outdoor-based role using field skills, technology and applied science.
• Build broad, operational forestry experience across Forico, with opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and industry improvement.

Let us introduce ourselves…

Forico manages one of Tasmania’s most significant private forest estates, producing sustainable forest products for global markets while caring for landscapes of exceptional natural and cultural value.

We are custodians of 89,000 hectares of productive plantation and a further 77,000 hectares of natural and native forest managed for conservation, biodiversity and cultural values. Our estate stretches across some of Tasmania’s most remarkable country, and our people help shape its future every day.

Visit our website to find out more about us – www.forico.com.au

The bare roots of the job…

This is a practical, field-based role supporting the management and monitoring of Forico’s estate. You will spend substantial time outdoors, using a broad suite of technologies including, GPS, drones, mobile field applications, GIS and forest data systems, to collect, manage and communicate accurate information.

Working across Plantations, Wood Supply, Resource Information, Carbon, Fire Management, Sustainability, Land Management and Tree Improvement, you will help deliver annual operational objectives and support best-practice forest management. As one of our eyes and ears in the estate, you will play a critical role in plantation health management by noticing changes, investigating unusual observations and ensuring emerging issues are identified early. You will also contribute to research and development activities that improve Foricos practices and support the broader forestry industry.



Your work will contribute directly to our ambition for world-class forestry outcomes.

Who will join our journey…

We are looking for someone who is curious and observant, able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, and motivated to understand the reasons behind the work they are doing. You will be comfortable working outdoors and using technology, whether marking a coupe, navigating and surveying with GPS, flying a drone, conducting planned burning, using mobile data collection tools to document plantation health, or preparing accurate spatial and field data.

The role could suit a recent graduate in agricultural science, forestry, environmental science, natural resource management or another relevant discipline, but a degree is not essential. We equally welcome applicants with practical field experience, strong aptitude and a genuine desire to build a long-term career in forestry. Our ideal candidate will be physically fit, energetic and proactive, with good communication and problem-solving skills, sound judgement and the ability to work safely both independently and as part of a close-knit team. The successful applicant will also participate in a rotating weekend standby roster supporting basic firefighting activities.

A career that’s growing places…

Few roles offer this level of access to a working forest estate. You will have the opportunity to work across a landscape rich in natural and cultural history, extending from the coastline of North West Tasmania towards the alpine country of the West Coast.



Beyond gates rarely opened to the general public, you will experience places few people have the opportunity to see and contribute as a custodian of the forests, waterways and landscapes under Foricos care.

For someone interested in developing a forestry career, the position offers unusually broad exposure across the business. Rather than being confined to one discipline, you will become grounded in operational forestry, while building an understanding of how a large forest estate is managed. It would equally suit someone who genuinely enjoys field work and wants to build long-term expertise as a Forest Technician. You will receive practical training, involvement in research and development, and strong support to build your technical and operational capability.

Forico is an Employer of Choice, and our people are our most important asset. We offer a work safe, home safe culture across all operations, flexible employment conditions, an attractive remuneration and benefits package, exceptional team-based workplace culture and a highly supportive leadership team.

Start planting your future today…

If you are curious, practical, comfortable with technology and enjoy spending time in the field, we would love to hear from you.

For a more detailed discussion about the role, please contact Dr Adam Langworthy (Silviculture Manager NW) on 0407 622 *** or email ***********@forico.com.au to obtain a copy of the Position Description.

To apply, please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, together with a current resume, through Foricos online career portal at https://forico.com.au/careers/

Applications will close at 5pm on Tuesday, 24th November 2026.

Forico is an equal chance employer, and we are all about branching out to attract candidates from all ages, diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and genders.

📌 Forest Technician (Ridgley)
🏢 Forico
📍 Ridgley