Job opportunity

Operations Division, AV File: HR579

There is one (1) full-time position available.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Production Branch while also enjoying the rural lifestyle that the town of Bunbury and the South West has to offer.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4PM ON TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2026.

Grow your career at Forest Products Commission!

FPC (Forest Products Commission) is a Government Trading Entity that delivers timber products and services across three business segments – plantations, native forest and sandalwood. Our team engages with communities, industry and government to support a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry.

FPC owns and manages softwood plantations to support WA’s housing and construction industry.  We are actively investing in the acquisition of new land and plantations to ensure future supply and assist in addressing the challenges of climate change.

FPC has transitioned its native forest business in alignment with the government’s changes in forest policy.  This has resulted in a shift from commercial scale forest harvesting to the provision of services to the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions for forest health outcomes.

About the role

The Roading Manager will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of the forest road network utilised by FPC and its contractors. This position will ensure the application of best practice roading standards that provide for the safe haulage of timber products.

Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description.  To find out more about our business visit our website to view our annual report.

For further information about this employment opportunity, please contact Ben Friend, Operations Manager, by phoning 0477 247 113 or emailing ben.friend@fpc.wa.gov.au

About the Forest Products Commission

We are a team of forestry professionals engaged in the industry from the seed to the end-product. We work with community, industry and government to create a vibrant forestry industry. We will create an environment of innovation, ensuring that our forests are a strategic and sustainable resource for the future.

For further information about FPC please visit www.fpc.wa.gov.au

Why work for the Forest Products Commission

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operations requirements):

• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
• Uniform allowance - plus additional provisions for safety wear (PPE);
• Salary packaging options;
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives such as flu vaccinations and wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program including additional wellbeing services for you and immediate family members.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to apply online and submit:

• A comprehensive CV;
• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role and demonstrating how you align with our values. Refer to the attached job description form for full position details; and
• Contact details of two recent referees, including your current line manager.

If you have trouble downloading attachments or wish to enquire about the process, please contact People and Culture on 9363 4601 or peopleandculture@fpc.wa.gov.au (Not to be used for applications).

Please note that recommended applicants are required to provide a WA National Police Certificate issued within the month prior to appointment. Overseas police certificates may be required.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract.

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months. The FPC may extend the closing date to increase the field of applications.

Substantive Equality Statement

The FPC is an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the value that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the workforce. Supported by our People Plan, we are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes through the recruitment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, women, people of diverse sexualities and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to the application or interview process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact us at peopleandculture@fpc.wa.gov.au  or call (08) 9363 4601. We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.

Late applications will not be accepted. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.