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ANZSCO 133511Updated 2026-01-29
Production Manager (Forestry)
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 147k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2820
Salary range: AUD 132k-AUD 161k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
32.6%
VIC
19.9%
NSW
14.8%
WA
Education mix
29.4%
bachelor degree
20.9%
certificate iii/ iv
14.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Forest Managers manage the production activities of forestry operations.
What you do
- • Determines, implements and monitors production strategies, policies and plans.
- • Plans details of production activities in terms of output, quality, quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements.
- • Controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (29.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Co-ordinates the implementation of occupational health and safety requirements.
- • Controls preparation of production records and reports.
- • Controls the operation of production plant and quality procedures through the planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours, and supply of parts and tools.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2820
Annual median: AUD 147k
Range: AUD 132k-AUD 161k