Planning Manager

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s statewide planning function. This senior leadership role is responsible for delivering integrated strategic, tactical and operational planning programs that support safe, compliant and commercially sustainable forest operations across Tasmania

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect we create safe places

Responsibility we take ownership

Growth we create sustainable value

Excellence we make it happen

Job Description

About the position

Reporting to the Operations General Manager, the Planning Manager leads Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s enterprise-wide planning function. The role is responsible for setting planning priorities, governance, standards and resourcing to ensure the successful delivery of operational, commercial, safety and compliance objectives.

Working closely with operational leaders across the business, you will translate strategic objectives and wood supply commitments into integrated planning programs that support forest operations statewide. You will lead a team of regional Planning Coordinators and provide expert advice on planning performance, emerging risks, opportunities and business priorities.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Sustainable Timber Tasmania continues to meet its regulatory obligations, certification requirements and customer commitments while delivering sustainable outcomes for Tasmania's public production forests.

This position may be based at any of our statewide offices, with the preferred location to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Sustainable Timber Tasmania's statewide planning function, ensuring planning activities support strategic, operational and commercial objectives.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, fostering capability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of integrated planning programs that support safe, sustainable and compliant forest operations.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting and insights to support business decision-making and performance outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with operational teams, regulators, industry stakeholders and contractors.
• Drive planning excellence through effective governance, resource management, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

You are an experienced operational leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You have a strong understanding of planning processes, stakeholder management and operational performance, and can confidently lead teams through changing priorities in a complex operating environment.

You will bring:

• Qualifications in forestry, natural resource management, planning, business or a related discipline, or significant experience in a comparable planning leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing performance and developing capability.
• Strong knowledge of forestry operations, operational planning, Forest Practices Plans, environmental management, certification and contract management.
• The ability to analyse complex information, manage risk and provide sound advice to senior leaders.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience using planning, spatial, reporting and business systems to support evidence-based decision making.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and sustainable forest management.

What's on offer

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Permanent full-time leadership position.
• A company vehicle with part-private use
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to influence the future direction of Tasmania's public production forest planning activities.

Our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Contact

For more information about the role please contact the General Manager Operations Stephen Rymer via email Stephen.rymer@sttas.com.au.

The position description (including accountabilities) and more information about STT's application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 18 November 2026

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