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1685. Carbon & Forestry Manager

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Application Form
Thank you for your interest in this position.

The information you are about to provide will be forwarded to our client for review. Please complete in as much detail as possible to give you the best chance at being shortlisted. We will require you to attach your up to date resume including all positions along with dates of employment.

We appreciate the time you will take to complete this application. This application will take approx 15 mins to complete. This is a very important step in our recruitment process.

If you are unsuccessful in this process your information will be retained on our database for any future positions that may be suitable.

If you have any questions regarding this application please don’t hesitate to contact us via email jobs@gcr3.com.au
Name*
First Last
Suburb of Residence*
Estimated distance to travel from home to Mt Waverley (where our client is located) I.e. 22kms*
This position will be based at our offices in Mt Waverley and you will also have some flexibility to work from home from time to time. Travel to and from our pilot project site in Gippsland will also be required and we anticipate you will need to spend considerable time on the ground there to ensure the project is successful and well received by all stakeholders and the local community.*
- I am happy with the work location and the travel required.
- I have a few concerns about the work location and travel required and would like to discuss this further.
- I would be looking to relocate if successful.
Mobile*
Email*

Eligibility to work in Australia
To be eligible for full time permanent work in Australia you must hold an Australian or New Zealand citizenship
Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen*
- Yes
- No
If no, do you hold a visa that allows you to work in full-time permanent in Australia?*
- Yes
- No
If yes please specify the details of your Visa below.

DRIVERS | Salary Expectation and Hours
What hours are/were you working in your current or most recent position?*
Below is the brief around working hours for the position. How do these working hours work for you?*
Working a standard 38 hour, however additional hours may be required to ensure deliverables are achieved.
With flexible work from home arrangements.
How important will the salary being offered for this position be to you?*
Please provide us with some details around your current salary package…..what is your approx current BASE salary not including super?*
Does your salary package include any of the below….if yes, please select all that apply*
- Car
- Phone
- Laptop | tablet
- Car Allowance
- Bonus | commission
- Other [please specify]
- None of the above apply
Other*
What BASE salary are you aiming to secure if successful in your application for this position? [you may choose more than one]*
- $140K – $150K + super
- $150K – $160K + super
- $160K – $170K + super
- $170K – $180K + super
- $180K or higher + super

KNOW HOW | Position Experience
Q1. Thinking about your recent work history [since the beginning of 2020 up until now], have you worked as a Carbon and Forestry Manager, or within a similar position that specifically involves leading forestry, biodiversity and carbon development initiatives?*
Please select the answer most appropriate to you from the list below.
Please note you will also be asked to validate the answer you select in the question that follows.
- Yes, I have worked as a Carbon and Forestry Manager, or within a similar position that specifically involved leading forestry, biodiversity and carbon development initiatives, within the time period specified.
- I have worked as a Carbon and Forestry Manager, or within a similar position that specifically involved leading forestry, biodiversity and carbon development initiatives, however this was not within the time period specified.
- I have worked in a supporting role to a Carbon and Forestry Manager [who was responsible for leading forestry, biodiversity and carbon development initiatives], and feel that I am ready to step up and take the lead myself.
- None of the above options apply to me .
Q2. To assist us in reviewing your answer to the previous question, please provide the details of the employment upon which your answer was based. An example is provided for you below, please follow the format used. I.e. Employment dates, Position Title, Organisation.*
2021 – Current, Carbon and Forestry Manager, ABC Climate Solutions Pty Ltd.
2017 – 2018, Climate and Sustainability Lead, XYZ Climate Company.
Q3. Again, thinking about your work history to date, which of the following statements best describes the total amount of time you have worked as a Carbon and Forestry Manager or within a similar position that specifically involves leading forestry, biodiversity and carbon development initiatives?*
- Less than 2 years
- 2 – 5 years
- 5 years or more
Q4. The primary focus of this position is to effectively apply your experience and technical knowledge of forestry, biodiversity and carbon development to lead and grow Sumitomo Forestry Group’s initiatives in this space across Australia.*
This will involve things like:
• Establishing a new forestry plantation under the Emissions Reduction Fund;
• Management of a marked-up pilot project located in Gippsland;
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of vegetation, forestry, and biodiversity carbon to inform project planning and implementation;
• Applying your well-developed knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and carbon market mechanisms and providing your expertise and guidance to the business in these areas;
• Advising the business on forestry management practices and soil science principles; and,
• Staying abreast of industry trends, research developments, and legislative changes related to carbon farming and forestry.

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skill when it comes to leading and delivering on the above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
4a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Q5. Key to your success in this position will be your ability to successfully project manage forestry, biodiversity and carbon development projects in a process driven and highly structured corporate environment.*
This will involve things like:
• Leading the definition, planning, approval and delivery of new forestry, biodiversity and carbon projects. This includes the development of work plans, work schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Implementing and managing forestry, biodiversity and carbon projects and overseeing operational safety, including site inductions, on-boarding processes and contractor vetting.
• Coordinating and contributing to on-ground activities such as land preparation, maintenance fire preparedness and suppression activities.
• Formulating Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) applications, preparing annual reports and coordinating periodic third-party audits.
• Leading the development and implementation of regulatory planning pathways to achieve approval of projects. This includes local and state planning requirements.
• Coordinating land management and project development activities including the delineation of plantation and biodiversity project sites, land preparation and maintenance activities.
• Coordinating technical specialists such as ecologists, archaeologists, Registered Aboriginal Parties, town planning, including the review and sign-off of reports.
• Conduct regular site visits and travelling to project locations as required.
• Regular reporting, monitoring, progress and quality assessments.

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skill when it comes to delivering on the above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
5a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Q6. Also of significant importance to your success in this position will be your ability to communicate, collaborate and build highly effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.*
This will involve things like:
• Translating complex themes and schemes into simple to understand language to enable efficient decision making by senior management in Japan.
• Building relationships and working proactively with State and Local Government industry bodies, neighbours, local community organisations, farming communities, cultural heritage groups, industry, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal business units and stakeholders to develop tailored solutions that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Coordinating fire management, joint venture and grazing and land lessees partnerships.

Given this, how would you rate your level of confidence, know-how and skill when it comes to delivering on the above?
- Low
- Below Average
- Average
- Above Average
- High
6a. In just a sentence or two, can you tell us why you gave yourself the above rating?*
Have you completed tertiary qualifications [Bachelor Degree or higher] in any of the following disciplines? Please select the response/s that are appropriate to you.*
- Forestry
- Environmental Science
- Planning
- Agriculture
- Soil Science
- None of the above responses apply to me
Since 2016, what is the longest period of time you have worked with the one employer?*
- 5 years +
- 3 – 5 years
- 2 – 3 years
- 1 – 2 years
- less than 1 year
Since the beginning of 2016, have there been any periods of time where you have NOT worked for 6 months or more?*
- Yes
- No
In just a sentence or two, can you please tell us about why you had 6 months or more away from work?*

Brief Resume Summary
Please complete the below information for your most recent position held.
Start date*

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Year
Finish date

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Month
Year
Time spent in role*
Position held*
Company*
Where is this company based?*
What is this company's core business focus?*
Number of employees*
Please list your reasons for leaving*
- Currently still employed
- Resignation
- Retrenchment
- Dismissal
- Other: please specify
Other: Please specify*
Comments: Reason for leaving

In a sentence or two please describe why you believe this role is a good fit for you*
We are interested to learn how you came to apply for this position. Below is a list of the Ads we have placed for this position, please select the one that is applicable for your application.*
- Seek | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Sub Category: ENVIRONMENT, EARTH & GEOSCIENCES
- Seek | ENGINEERING Sub Category: ENVIRONMENTAL
- Seek | CONSULTING & STRATEGY Sub Category: ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING
- LinkedIn Ad
- Approached by GCR3 [Seek or LinkedIn]
- Indeed
- Referral/Networking

CV upload*
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Declaration and permission
1. All of the information that I have provided in this Application form is true and correct.
2. I understand that the information I have provided in this Application form may be passed on as part of my application.
3. I am aware that if any information provided by me is found to be false or misleading, this could result in the termination of my employment (if successful in my application) or the cessation in the processing of my application.
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- I agree to the above declaration

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