Job Description
Make a Difference Where You Work
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Provide expert arboriculture advice and deliver proactive and reactive tree inspections.
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Full time opportunity with a 35-hour week, rostered days off and access to Fitness Passport.
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Salary from $105,****** - $113,****** per annum plus 12% Super.
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Why Join Us?
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Help Shape a Greener City: Protect and enhance Willoughby's established urban tree canopy and public open spaces.
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Diverse and Practical Work: Undertake inspections, respond to community requests, supervise works and support proactive tree management programs.
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Supportive Team Environment: Work with Council's Streetscapes team to deliver safe, sustainable and community-focused tree management outcomes.
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About the Role
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As the Tree Management Officer, you will:
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Undertake inspections of Council's public tree assets and program, monitor and supervise related works.
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Administer relevant State legislation, Council policies, approvals and resolutions affecting trees, vegetation and landscape matters on public land.
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Provide expert advice to the community, Council staff and stakeholders on tree management issues.
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Oversee audits and risk assessments of Council's tree assets to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
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Manage, monitor and supervise internal providers and external contractors undertaking works on Council tree assets.
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Manage Council's customer request and asset management systems to schedule, track and complete works related to Council's tree assets.
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Liaise with residents and the community to identify tree maintenance requirements and communicate Council's tree management policies and procedures.
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What You'll Bring:
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Diploma of Arboriculture – AQF Level 5.
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A current Class C Driver Licence.
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Extensive experience undertaking tree assessments in line with industry standards.
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Detailed knowledge and experience of arboriculture,



plant and tree identification, amenity horticulture and weed control.
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Demonstrated experience supervising operational staff or contractors to ensure health and safety standards are met.
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High-level communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with Council staff, government agencies and community members.
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Strong computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and GIS applications.
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Extensive experience following safe operating procedures in accordance with relevant codes, regulations and standards, with a commitment to WHS and EEO principles.
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NSW WHS White Card.
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Chainsaw Operation Certificate of Competence.
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Herbicide Application Accreditation.
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An appropriate traffic control licence.
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Applications close: 30 August **** at 11:30pm
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For more information, contact: Adam Burrowes on
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Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.
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Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.
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At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.
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📌 Tree Management Officer (New South Wales)
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