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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
Next release Unknown
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
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