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Forestry Supervisor

ANZSCO 133511

A Forestry Supervisor manages forest sites, coordinating maintenance, fire prevention, pest control, and ensuring safety standards, while leading teams and liaising with stakeholders.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • QLD
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Forestry Supervisor careers

A Forestry Supervisor oversees the management of forest sites, coordinating activities like maintenance, fire prevention, and pest control. Their duties include planning forestry operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing teams of workers.

The Forestry Supervisor may also liaise with other stakeholders, including local government and environmental agencies, to ensure sustainable forestry practices. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential in this role.