General Manager Forest Services

• Opportunity to be part of the Executive Leadership Team 
• Join a passionate team shaping the future of sustainable forestry 
• Make your mark and shape culture

HVP Plantations is a successful privately owned manager of extensive timber plantations across Victoria. 

Our people are self-motivated, innovative and thrive working in a small team and a fast-paced environment. We value safety, regional communities, environmental care and sustainability. We pride ourselves in fostering an inclusive culture, one free of bias and rich in diversity.

About the Role

As a key member of our Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager Forest Services holds strategic and operational accountability for forestry service functions that monitor, protect, predict, and improve the value of the organisation’s forestry assets. This position drives enterprise-level outcomes across resource planning (including impacts of climate adaptation), research, and stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking a seasoned leader with a proven track record in complex operational environments. You will be capable of influencing cross-functional teams, shaping policy, and delivering measurable impact across commercial, technical and leadership domains. 

You’ll oversee a team of experienced and passionate professionals delivering high-impact outcomes in areas such as:

• Commercial Strategy & Value Enhancement - Provide financial and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Resource Planning & GIS – Optimising resource data, modelling, and decision-support systems to guide HVP’s long-term planning and investment.
• Research & Innovation – Driving a research strategy that enhances plantation health, productivity, and climate resilience.
• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement – Representing HVP with integrity across government, industry, and community partnerships, particularly on issues associated with biological asset value changes (carbon, climate modelling, biosecurity threats, and research).

About You

We’re looking for a passionate, future-focused leader who brings both strategic vision and technical depth.

You’ll demonstrate:

• Strong, proven and contemporary leadership experience, ideally in forest science
• Proven strategic leadership and enterprise-level decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in leading large teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in contract management and enterprise reporting.
• Broad forestry plantation and/or resource information management experience.
• Excellent understanding of forest valuation standards, plantation inventory, growth and yield modelling, statistics and business modelling strongly desired.
• Tertiary qualifications in forest science, natural resource management, environmental science, business, or related field.

Benefits with HVP

This role sits on the organisation’s Executive Leadership Team and has a senior remuneration package in line with its importance to the success of HVP Plantations. The role has significant access to an annual bonus scheme. HVP Plantations will assist with the relocation of the successful candidate if required. 

Whilst the role is based in our Melbourne CBD Office, regular travel will be required across the estate, and access to HVP Plantations’ flexible workplace arrangements is available to this role. 

This is a really exciting and unique opportunity to work with an organisation with an appetite to constantly improve and with a commitment to excellent environmental outcomes and a safe workplace.

How to Apply

Simply click on the Apply button, or go to HVP Careers Portal, to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

• Applications will be assessed daily until we find the right candidate!
• General enquires should be directed to Lina Monaco – jobs@hvp.com.au

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team.

HVP promotes the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

HVP Plantations is a company where diversity of thought, experience and background is acknowledged and celebrated. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage people who identify as women and/or First Nations Peoples to apply.