Urban Forest Officer

2 weeks ago

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Rockhampton Regional Council Full time $93,453 - $97,996 per year
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
  • $93,453 - $97,296 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 4) + Superannuation
  • Location – Rockhampton / Gracemere

Your new role

Do you have experience in the fields of arboriculture, urban forestry and tree maintenance practices? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Parks Operations is currently seeking an Urban Forest Officer to preserve and manage sustainable street and park trees. Assist with the development and operation of a tree inventory database for Rockhampton's urban forest and provide technical arboricultural advice and reports to stakeholders.

As a coach and mentor to other employees, you will build industry specific knowledge within your team, along with your understanding of Council Departments, policies, procedures and legislation requirements. You will have the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate, focusing on providing quality customer service.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

  • Demonstrated experience in the fields of arboriculture, urban forestry and tree maintenance practices.
  • Ability to coach and mentor employees to build industry specific knowledge.
  • Highly developed communication skills with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders
  • Highly motivated with a forward thinking mentality and excellent time management skills to manage multiple competing deadlines
  • Ability to work together with others to achieve common goals both within immediate team and teams across Council.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

  • Supportive Work/Life Balance
  • A large employer with a strong values driven culture
  • A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Corporate membership discounts
  • Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Wages paid fortnightly
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

  • A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;

  • Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

  • Construction Industry Induction (White Card), Qualifications in Certificate III in Arboriculture or related fields; and/or substantial demonstrated experience in the fields of arboriculture, urban forestry and tree maintenance practices.
  • Knowledge of contract management and tender development, administration and monitoring.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and mentor employees to build industry specific knowledge.
  • Ability to plan workload, achieve set goals and meet deadlines.

Please use Council's cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Applications Close: Monday 15 September 2025 at Midnight (AEST)

All employees are encouraged to apply

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