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Situations Vacant Situations Vacant FORESTS AND LOGGING MANAGER FORESTER HUON FOREST PRODUCTS JOINT VENTURE TASMANIA HUON FOREST PRODUCTS JOINT VENTURE is a new Company which has been established by A.N.M. Investments, Rigby Forest Industries, Kemp an Denning, J. W. Porta (Tas.), B. G. Clennett and W. A. McKay companies. he company is to develop a $3O million plus flitch recovery mill (sawmlll)/woodchip mill including a log yard chip storage and associated wharf and loading facilities. This facility will be located near Port Huon, Southern Tasmania, and will process over 500,000 tonnes of wood each year for domestic use and export overseas. The Port Huon area, where the appointees will reside, is located in a pleasant coastal rural setting forty-five minutes by car south of Hobart. Huon Forest Products has been allocated rights to harvest 360,000 tonnes per annum of pulpwood from Crown Land in the Southern Concession (former A.P.M. Concession) plus 50,000 tonnes per annum of pulpwood from privately held forests in the region. In addition, the Company will be purchasing 160,000 tonnes per annum of pulpwood from the A.N.M. Concession in the Derwent Valley, plus sawmill residues. Forest harvesting and management is to be geared towards maximising sawn timber yields from the forest in the short and long term and increasing the over-all productivity of the forests under the Company’s responsibility. The Company is seeking: (1) a Forests and logging manager; and (2) a Forester, who will report to the General Manager and be responsible for: @ development of management plans, working plans, and five yearly plans for operations for the southern forests in consultation with the forestry commission of Tasmania; © planning and development of the Company’s forest harvesting and transport operations for a commencement of logging around July/August 1988; 0 on-going supervision of harvesting and forest management, including road construction and pest and fire control in accordance with the Tasmanian Forest Practices Code, together with any other relevant forest management prescriptions; O negotiation and subsequent administration of commercial contracts with logging, transport and other operational contractors; ® co-ordination of the Company’s forest management, research and development programme, including investigation and development of eucalypt plantations and thinning programmes; 0 management of current operations within the Southern Forests on behalf of the company’s shareholders. Applicants should be qualified for admission as Members of the Institute of Foresters of Australia and have a proven record in forest operations. Other attributes desired include:— 0 Good communication skills ® Industrial relations experience @ A sound understanding of commercial matters © Thorough knowledge of modem harvesting techniques and equipment. This promises to be a most exciting and stimulating project and we are seeking top people in this field. To this end we are prepared to offer excellent remuneration packages to the right candidates. Applications in writing only before January 9, 1987, to:— Mr J. G. Groome, J. G. Groome and Associates, P.O. Box 13382, CHRISTCHURCH & DRAKE SERVICE CJpii GLASS INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITY OUR COMPANY which is a locally based leader in the glass industry has a vacancy in its sales service section for a suitably motivated young person. The position involves dealing with the public in person and by phone plus clerical work associated with the firms operations at our Riccarton complex. This position will enable the successful applicant to gain experience in all facets of our glass division, and that person will have potential for: — Future development and promotion. — Good grades at Seventh Form level in Mathematics and English. — Be of neat and tidy appearance. — Be able to work with members of the public without direct supervision, and be a self starter. Applications will also be accepted from persons with a background in the industry, or with prior clerical experience who may feel restricted in their current appointment. Interviews will commence on January 12, 1987, and applications must be made in writing in the first instance, including details of academic records, personal details, reference, work history, and contact phone number to: Mr D. G. Mantle, Administration Manager, Hurst and Drake Glass, P.O. Box 22305, CHRISTCHURCH. SALESPERSON WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY for an experienced person to handle counter sales of compressed air, spray painting equipment and spare parts. Must have proven showroom sales experience in engineering or related fields, and practical ability to deal with contractors and tradesmen. Familiarity with compressors and/or spray guns would be an advantage. Excellent wages and conditions. Apply in writing or telephone: Sales Office, S. Hindin and Sons Limited, P.O. Box 1181, CHRISTCHURCH. Telephone: 798-680.