Careers

Citola Group plc is a London-based public company with subsidiaries in Australia, the Isle of Man and the USA. Citola Group plc originates and manages forestry assets to produce sustainable forestry products and environmental-based commodities (i.e. carbon offsets).

We are always looking for talented people.  If you are interested please write to us @ careers [at] citola.com explaining why you would like to work @citola and your interests/skills enclosing your resume and current location (please quote reference "WEB").  All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.

We are currently recruiting for the following roles in Sydney, Australia.

Project Operations Manager (Sydney, Australia)

Citola is looking for an experienced Project (Forestry) Operations Manager to join the executive management team and assist in managing the delivery and day-to-day operations of implementing Citola reforestation projects for the Australian Carbon Farming Initiative.

The main focus will be on:

  • Managing the implementation of a large-scale reforestation program (up to 10,000 Ha per annum) including property, operational and contractual relationships;
  • Work with the technical team in building/refining operational processes; and
  • Communication with internal/external project stakeholders.

Candidates should have (Qualifications):

  • 10+ years’ experience in forestry, project management, investment management or related field;
  • Track record in the management of forestry, carbon or resource-based projects with a knowledge of forestry and (preferable) carbon markets;
  • Experience (track record) for managing the implementation of a large-scale forestry program (up to 10,000 Ha per annum);
  • Proven ability to identify tasks, resources and milestones required and manage the delivery of projects to achieve desired outcomes;
  • Competency in the development and presentation of project collateral at executive level for internal and external project stakeholders; and
  • BSc, MSc or PhD in Forestry, Environmental Sciences or other relevant qualification.

Competences

  • Entrepreneurial drive, results oriented with commercial focus;
  • Efficient, able to work through complex problems; and
  • Self-motivated, well presented and highly intelligent with excellent written and verbal communication skills;

The benefits and remuneration will include a competitive salary package with performance based bonus. The role would suit an individual looking to work at the forefront of the carbon forestry sector and influence project outcomes and direction. Interested? Please write to us @ careers [at] citola.com enclosing your resume, location and package expectations (please quote reference "WEB"). All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.

Forest Carbon Specialist (Sydney, Australia)

Citola is looking for a Forest Carbon Specialist to join the team and assist in the technical development of Citola’s carbon and environmental products and programs including reforestation, biodiversity and REDD.

Working with principles, staff and external consultants, the successful candidate will be responsible for the evaluation and technical development of Citola’s reforestation program for the Carbon Farming Initiative and Brazilian REDD program to achieve VCS validation, verification and registration.

Candidates should have (Qualifications):

  • MSc or PhD in Forestry or other relevant technical qualification;
  • Track record of identifying and delivering technical development tasks against project milestones, deadlines and budgets;
  • Competency in proposal and technical report generation including Project Design Documentation, monitoring plans and Forest Management Plans; and
  • Knowledge of Carbon Farming Initiative, Forestry and VCS methodologies and the validation/verification process (VCS, CCB).

Technical Proficiencies to Include:

  • Carbon modelling using NCAT, CFI Reforestation tools or equivalent;
  • Understanding of project development methodologies including site/species selection, sustainable land management, planting design, program management and carbon verification; and
  • Understanding of Carbon Farming Initiative project proponent guidelines to project registration and achieve carbon issuance.

Desired (REDD) Proficiencies to Include:

  • Activity identification, historical land-use change and drivers of deforestation analysis;
  • Carbon assessments and baseline arguments including biomass inventory & forestry stock assessments, carbon stock gathering and stratification;
  • Understanding/capacity for GIS and remote sensing analysis; and
  • Operational and monitoring design and implementation.

Competences

  • Highly proficient, results oriented and well presented; and
  • Intelligent with excellent written communication skills.

The benefits and remuneration will include a competitive salary package with performance based bonus. The role would suit an individual looking to work at the forefront of the carbon forestry sector and influence project outcomes and direction. Interested? Please write to us @ careers [at] citola.com enclosing your resume, location and package expectations (please quote reference "WEB"). All applications are treated in the strictest of confidence.