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Vacancy for Forest Modeller



This is advance notice for a position of Forest Modeller which will become
available in the near future. If you are interested or would like more
detail, please contact me at the address below. The position is based in
Melbourne, Australia.

Duties:  Provide expert advice and analysis of forest resource information,
modelling of natural systems, and forecasting and monitoring of sustainable
yields. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary unit evaluating and
monitoring sustainable forest management practices, undertaking yield
regulation and providing forest information. Interpret and analyse complex
forest resource information using mathematical modelling, planning and
information systems.  Collate and assemble authoritative data and
information for use in evaluation of forest management policy options and
forecasting of sustainable yields.  Analyse forest management policy and
sustainable yield options using advance forest management systems.  Prepare
scientific reports on forest resource information.

Qualifications – Desirable: Sound understanding of forest management
methodologies and their application to natural resource assessment, forest
management planning and yield regulation. Demonstrable skills in
mathematical analysis. Experience in the modelling of natural systems with
emphasis on the management of native forests. Experience in the use of
computerised systems for forest modelling and management, resource
estimation and yield regulation. Ability to collate and use forest
information and data sets for monitoring of forest management activities,
provision of advice for policy development and maintenance of forest data
standards. Demonstrated ability in working under limited supervision and in
multi-disciplinary project teams investigating natural resources issues.
Good communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills. A
degree or post-graduate degree in science, or an approved diploma with major
subjects in science with particular emphasis on native forest management and
mathematics or other appropriate qualification or experience.

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Mike Sutton
Manager, Forest Information
Dept Natural Resources and Environment
14/8 Nicholson St
East Melbourne 3002
tel 61-3-9637 8423
fax 61-3-9637 8116
email Michael.Sutton@nre.vic.gov.au
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