Forestry Mentor

Forestry Mentor (GTO Field Officer)

Male Applicants Encouraged  |  Melville Island, Tiwi Islands, NT  |  FIFO – Monday to Friday

About the Opportunity

All Aspects Recruitment is seeking an experienced and passionate Forestry Mentor to join a meaningful project supporting Indigenous Australians in the Tiwi Islands' growing forestry industry. This is a rare opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of Tiwi community members by guiding them into sustainable, long-term employment.

Based at a remote forestry site on Melville Island and operating on a FIFO roster (Monday to Friday, camp-based), this role is the critical transitional link between Tiwi participants and real employment outcomes created through partnerships with key industry players in the timber sector.

The Role

As the Forestry Mentor, you will lead and inspire Tiwi participants and employees through their training journey, helping them develop a strong work ethic and the skills needed to thrive in the timber industry. You will be responsible for:

• Acting as the transitional link between participants and training and employment opportunities in the Tiwi forestry industry
• Providing culturally safe, proactive, and approachable mentoring support to project participants and employees
• Building strong rapport and connection with Tiwi participants to encourage attendance, engagement, and completion of training
• Fostering a Safety-First culture and transferring practical WHS knowledge and understanding
• Advocating for and representing the benefits of careers in the timber industry
• Attending and representing the project in meetings with key stakeholders
• Administering all project information and documentary evidence for reporting to the funding body
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date data records and using the Microsoft Office suite to a high standard

About You – Essential Criteria

• Mentoring, coaching or leadership qualification with at least 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Sound understanding of the challenges facing First Nations workers in remote community settings
• Proven ability to influence and support First Nations workers to reach their potential
• Proficient Microsoft Office IT skills, including Excel and Word
• Excellent organisational, coordination, and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a calm, adaptable approach
• Current NT Driver's Licence (manual preferable)

Desirable Criteria

• Industrial tickets and/or plant machinery experience
• HR Licence
• Workplace Safety qualification