
Tree Investigations Officer
2 weeks ago
**Previous applicants need not apply.**
**Directorate **Engineering & Operations
**Department **Operations**Employment Status **Permanent, full-time
**Employment Arrangement**:35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
**Salary Range**: Grade 13 - $81,554.20 to $93,165.80 per annum, (dependent upon experience) plus 11.5% Superannuation**Council Overview**
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
**About the Role**
Strathfield Council has a great opportunity for a Tree Investigations Officer to join our Operations department on a permanent, full-time basis.
The purpose of this role is to support our tree management team in investigating issues of illegal vandalism and non-compliance in relation to trees throughout the Strathfield Local Government Area. The position will assist to achieve the goal of retention and protection of public and private trees throughout the Local Government Area and maximise the environmental, social and economic value provided by the urban forest to the community.
**Position Description**
**About You**
- Prior experience in compliance regulatory and/or enforcement roles are preferred. Demonstrated experience in resolving compliance issues and an ability to negotiate and mediate on contentious matters.
- Qualification in: Certificate IV- Government Investigations
- Good understanding of Trees and Tree Management and preferably qualifications in Arboriculture (AQF5) or related fields such as Environmental Science, Conservation (TAFE Cert 4 or Diploma Level).
- Good understanding and knowledge of the relevant regulations such as the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Australian Standard for Protection of trees and development sites AS4970.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to prepare detailed report and to deal with a diverse range of customers in a professional manner.
- Proven ability to work effectively as an individual or in a team environment.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in a wide range of computer software packages including Microsoft Office, Electronic Records Management etc.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
- Current NSW ‘Class C’ Driver Licence
**Staff Benefits**
**To Apply**
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
- **_Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description _**:
- **_Up to date CV/Resume_**
**Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 26 November 2024**
Job Snapshot
- Employer: Strathfield Municipal Council
- Job Type: Full Time Permanent
- Location: Strathfield, NSW
- Region: Capital City/Metropolitan
- Date Posted: 12/11/2024
- Closing Date: 26/11/2024
- Position #:
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