Tree Management Officer

3 weeks ago

Sutherland Shire, Australia Careers at Council Full time
Overview

Tree Management Officer (Proactive Inspections) – Join Our Team as a Tree Management Officer at Sutherland Shire Council.

Responsibilities
  • Play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the urban and open space tree canopy.
  • Engage with the community and stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Utilise best practises in arboriculture to support a healthy and sustainable environment.
  • Be part of a team that fosters continuous improvement and professional development.

Location: Sutherland Shire, New South Wales

About the Role

The Tree Management Officer (Proactive Inspections) is responsible for the proactive management and enhancement of Council's urban and open space tree assets. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that tree assessments and management services are executed efficiently and effectively. The role will actively manage risks associated with trees through proactive inspection, ongoing data input, conducting audits and maintaining the tree register via the Council's Asset Management System.

Your expertise in arboriculture will guide your decision-making to maximise the environmental, social and economic benefits provided by public trees. You will also be expected to maintain high standards of customer service and fulfil other duties as directed by your Coordinator or Manager.

About You
  • AQF Level 5 Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or nearing completion.
  • Class C Drivers Licence and NSW WHS White Card.
  • Proven experience in tree assessment and management.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to use technology and systems for record-keeping and reporting.
Benefits and Details
  • Join our Team and Grow with Us
  • Package: From $91,120 - $102,059 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation. Salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
  • Hours of work: Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week with option of 19 day month flex time arrangement.
  • Location: Sutherland Shire Council

Pre-employment checks: Suitable candidates are subject to reference checks, work rights verification, identity and functional/medical history checks (including COVID-19 vaccination), criminal history, qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Enquiries: Reach out to Heidi Webb - hwebb@ssc.nsw.gov.au for job-specific enquiries. Breanna Rivers, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with recruitment enquiries at brivers@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Child Safe: Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

How to Apply
  • Respond to online application questions and submit your resume outlining why you are a great fit.
  • Application deadline: 11.59pm Thursday 4 September 2025.
  • Interview date: 20 June 2025.
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