Infrastructure Services Directorate | Environmental / Bushland, Parks and Gardens / Landscaping

- An opportunity to drive transformation
- Flexiblework options, super up to 16% + employeeperks
- FreeCockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms

AboutUs

The City of Cockburn iscentrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjukcountry. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perthcity, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to themeparks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn,we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant,forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our teamis united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping toachieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

Aboutthe Role

Wenow have a fantastic chance for a passionate Urban ForestOfficer to conduct the maintenance, development andsustainability of the City of Cockburn's urban forest andstreetscape assets.

Reporting to the Urban ForestSupervisor, the role is responsible for undertaking treeassessments, identifying pruning and root managementrequirements, coordinating and monitoring contracted works, andcontributing to annual tree planting and maintenanceprograms.

The position plays animportant role in ensuring the City's tree assets are managedsafely and effectively, while delivering high levels ofcustomer service and engaging respectfully with residents,businesses, contractors and other stakeholders. The role alsocontributes to asset management, budget planning, complianceinspections,



contract administration and the ongoingdevelopment of the City's urban forest.

Aboutyou

You are anexperienced arboriculture or horticulture professional with apassion for urban greening and sustainable landscapes. You Bringstrong technical knowledge and practical experience in treeassessment, pruning, contractor management and urban forestmaintenance.

You are aconfident communicator who enjoys building positiverelationships with residents, contractors, businesses andcolleagues. With a strong customer service focus, you caneffectively respond to enquiries, provide technical advice andmanage competing priorities while delivering high-qualityoutcomes.

You areorganised, proactive and capable of working with limitedsupervision. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety andunderstanding of industry best practice will enable you tocontribute to the ongoing development and management of theCity of Cockburn's urban forest.

Besidesdemonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:

- Certificate III inArboriculture or Horticulture
- Welldeveloped organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of treeprocurement and seasonal planting needs

Salary andBenefits:

Starting from Level 5 Step 1 – Ste p 4 ($96,988 - $102,899)



of the Ci ty of CockburnIndustrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications andexperience.

Needmore information?

We encourage applicants to readthe position description for a full understanding of the rolebefore applying. For a confidential discussion about the role,please contact Logan Vickers, Urban Forest Supervisor on (08) 94113444.

To beeligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work inAustralia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants arerequired to undergo a pre-employment process which includes afitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening,qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.

ClosingDate :

Wednesday 23 September2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right tocommence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. Weare currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We valueequal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburnstrongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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📌 Urban Forest Officer (City of Cockburn)
🏢 The City of Cockburn
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