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Grow your career while making a real impactlearn, contribute, and prepare to lead our Nursery and Seed Centre About Us Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is Tasmanias forest manager, and managing the forest respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do our work is about more than making our forests productive, were here to keep them healthy and thriving. We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are 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 About the role Are you looking for an opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow into a leadership role? Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a motivated Assistant Manager to join our Nursery and Seed Centre team, based at our Perth (Launceston) site. This 12month fixedterm position offers the chance to support operations, add real value, and build the capability needed to assume longterm management responsibility, with the potential for a permanent opportunity at the end. Designed for someone ready to step into a handson operational environment, this role provides the opportunity to learn from experienced leaders and progressively take on greater responsibility with a view to future leadership of the Nursery and Seed Centre. Learn and support: Work closely with the Nursery and Seed Centre Manager and Assistant Manager to understand all aspects of operations. Add value operationally: Assist with daytoday activities, including inventory management, plant care, scheduling, and staff coordination. Contribute to continuous improvement: Support reporting, planning, and process enhancements to improve efficiency and outcomes. Assume responsibility: Gradually take on tasks and decisionmaking that will prepare you for a potential longterm leadership role. Team support and mentoring: Assist with coaching and guiding staff and contractors to maintain high standards and operational excellence. About you Experience in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field (formal qualifications desirable but practical experience valued). Some prior leadership or supervisory experience in a nursery or similar operational environment. Organised, proactive, and ready to take initiative in a fastpaced, teamfocused setting. A desire to learn, support, and grow, while contributing real value to the business. Commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and workplace safety. Have a look at the Position Description but remember that, whilst it outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success, it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process. Whats on offer A fixedterm, fulltime position that has the potential to become a permanent opportunity A salary from $88,000.00 pa Variety of work and autonomy Plus, 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. Are you interested? If you are interested we would love to have a chat with you! Feel free to give our Nursery and Seed Centre Manager Peter Moore a call on 0418 343 *** or email him at ***********@sttas.com.au. The position description and more information about STT''s application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers How to apply www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers Please include: A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with the role and why you think youre the best person for the job, and your resume Applications close at midnight on 07 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr