Assistant Director, Tree Protection

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Assistant Director, Tree Protection
Full-time Temporary

Details: The Assistant Director, Tree Protection is responsible for the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023 and a team of Technical Officers who oversee tree related claims procedures and provide technical advice on general tree-related matters across the city.

As a leader within City and Environment Directorate, this role requires a person who can inspire, energise, and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The successful applicant must have excellent leadership skills, a commitment to high quality customer service, high level written and oral communication skills, a sound understanding of the Urban Forest Act 2023, and a strong knowledge of urban tree management issues.

Please see attached Position Description for details of the duties to be undertaken.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for the period of 24 November 2025 until 3 March 2026. AMerit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is located in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a one-two page written response addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Please provide a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees. Selection may be based on application only.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

Note

This is a temporary position available for the period of 24 November 2025 until 3 March 2026.

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