Plans, organises, directs, controls and co-ordinates the production activities of a forestry operation including physical and human resources.

• Determines, implements and monitors production strategies, policies and plans; plans details of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements; controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of parts and tools; monitors production output and costs, and adjusts processes and resources to minimise costs; informs other managers about production matters; oversees acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment; directs research into production methods, and recommends and implements initiatives; controls preparation of production records and reports; co-ordinates implementation of OSH requirements; directs staff activities and monitors their performance.

• Frequently works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
• Frequently works outdoors visiting forestry operations.
• Internal work spaces will usually be well heated, ventilated and clean.On-site locations however are likely to be dirty, dusty and noisy.
• Employees may work in all weathers, conditions can potentially be hazardous.

• The work has a sedentary to light physical demand with frequent to constant sitting in offices or in meetings.
• Stands and walks frequently in office and operations area. On-site walking may involve negotiating difficult/uneven terrain.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant feature of the job.
• Stretching, twisting, climbing is not a significant feature of the job.
• There is occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements required when using hand-held objects including pens, calculators and using a keyboard, mouse and customised planning software. There is also frequent use of telecommunications technology to facilitate operational activities
• There is frequent travel to forestry sites usually using 4WD or utility vehicles.
• There is frequent driving of 4WD or utility vehicles in order to carry out forest site inspections, monitor operational activities and co-ordinate emergency situations.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.