Group
Occupation
132231 Forest Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
132231 Forest Manager
Plans, organises, directs, controls, and coordinates the production activities of a forestry operation, including physical and human resources.
Specialisations
- Forest Logistics Manager (NZ)
- Forestry Contractor (NZ)
- Harvest Manager (Forestry)
- Operations Manager (Forestry)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Plans and implements strategies for the production activities of a forestry operation, such as harvesting, reforestation, road building and maintenance, fire management, weed and pest control, and conservation and recreational activities
- Ensures forestry production processes comply with legislative and policy requirements, including safety and environmental regulations
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of forestry production activities, and develops and implements procedures and policies to improve forestry production processes
- Prepares or oversees reports and budgets related to forestry production activities
- Informs other forestry managers or stakeholders, such as state departments and local authorities, about forestry production matters
- Oversees the acquisition and installation of forestry equipment and machinery