Forestry Worker

K&S Contracting (QLD) Pty Ltd requires 4 Causal Forestry Workers. The position is based within the Yeppoon region, working in Forests located at Byfield

You will be employed on a casual basis averaging 30+ hrs per week with some overtime as required under the terms and conditions of the Silviculture 2020 award grade 2.

The work is usually performed Monday to Friday between 05:00 and 16:00 season dependant and may also be required to work weekends and public holidays as apart of fire season requirements. Work is expected to commence from March 2027 for a period of 6 months.

The Duties:

Duties will include

• Tree planting
• Weed spraying
• Tree pruning
• Brushcutting
• General plantation maintenance
• Hazard reduction burning, wildfire response and surveillance

The Requirements:

The successful applicant will have

• A high level of physical fitness
• Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions such as steep terrain, thick vegetation, and hot/humid conditions
• Availability to work weekends as required
• Availability to work in remote areas
• Ability to undertake job specific training including fire fighting
• The proven ability to pass pre-employment and on-going random drug and alcohol testing
• A strong commitment to team performance and communication
• A high level of self-motivation with an excellent work ethic

No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided. Successful candidates may also have the opportunity to learn and acquire additional training during their employment such as fire fighting and chainsaw operation.

Applicants outside of the work area must demonstrate a commitment to relocate if required.

Only successful applicants will be contacted