Senior Landscape Management Officer

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for for the assessment of a wide range of complex landscape and arboricultural components of the Development Application process. This position is also responsible for the provision of pre-lodgement development advice, tree permit application assessment and management of a range of customer service requests.

On a daily basis you will:

• Assess complex landscape and arboricultural components of Development Applications
• Attend Pre-lodgement meetings and provide landscape and arboricultural advice for these
• Assess tree permit applications
• Manage a range of customer service requests relating to private trees

About You

The successful candidate must have a minimum 5 years previous experience in the assessment of complex landscape/arboriculture matters.

You will also bring:

• International Tree Risk Assessment accreditation such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) or Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships, and influence others with an engaging approach and technique
• A detailed understanding of the NSW planning framework relevant to Tree Protection and Development Assessment

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture and a Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5)
• Current motor vehicle driver license

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,367.67 to $133,651.15 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Participation in Council's Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ryan Bollard on or email

Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role and Position Description.

Applications close 9pm, Friday, 5th December 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

Resilience Testing: This role will require behavioural and aptitude screening to assess overall fit for the role.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.