Tree Assessment Officer

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $18.65/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

** About the role**

The Tree Assessment Officer's role is to assist in the implementation of sustainable tree management services and to maintain the Inner West Council’s urban forest as a quality, intergenerational resource, such that the services of Council contribute to the desired community outcomes as outlined in the Community Strategic Plan.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

** Remuneration**

$86,282.04 - $104,541.32 pro rata + 12% Superannuation + Access to an Operational Motor Vehicle

** Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**- Relevant Aboricultural qualifications (AQF 5 Diploma Arboriculture)-
- Experience in undertaking visual tree assessments, report writing and plan interpretation.-
- Qualifications in an industry recognised tree risk methodology (e.g. QTRA, TRAQ, VALID)-
- Experience and knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and other planning legislation (e.g., SEPP, LEP, DCP) as it relates to tree management and protection-
- Strong interpersonal communication skills**Enquiries**

Graeme Palmer, Senior Manager Regulatory Services on 8595 2403

** Closing Date**

Sunday 16 November 2025, 11:30PM

** How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

** Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.

** Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer**

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

** Reasonable Adjustment Assistance