Canopy and Restoration Officer SALARY: $94,*********,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback Vehicle Work Type: Temporary Full Time up to 2 years Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park **** Enjoy a 35-hour working week Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options Free parking in a central location with a up-to-date building with latest technology Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development Corporate Gym Membership available Fitness Passport Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient Camden.
An exciting opportunity has emerged for a passionate and experienced environmental professional to join Council as a Canopy and Restoration Officer.
In this newly established role, you will play a key part in protecting, enhancing and growing Camden's urban forest while delivering meaningful environmental outcomes for our community.
Working across a diverse range of urban canopy, revegetation and ecological restoration projects, you will help increase tree canopy cover, restore native vegetation, enhance biodiversity and support Council's response to climate change.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and community groups, you'll contribute to creating healthier, more liveable places for current and future generations.
Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.
What We Offer We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career.
We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.




We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential: Bachelor's degree along with relevant experience in Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Arboriculture or related discipline, and demonstrated equivalent experience Demonstrated knowledge of urban forestry, revegetation, biodiversity conservation, bushland restoration and natural area management principles Demonstrated experience in the developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating urban forest planting, vegetation restoration, revegetation or other environmental management projects Demonstrated experience using GIS applications and other environmental, asset management or spatial data systems Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team Proven organisational and project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities and deadlines Robust communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with sound judgement in making informed recommendations Current Class C Drivers Licence Desirable: Experience working in local government Experience administering environmental or restoration grant-funded projects Knowledge of native vegetation communities and flora species occurring within the Camden LGA and broader Cumberland Plain Further Information : Ryan Comerford, Senior Urban Forest Planner on ************ Closing Date for above position : 05/10/2026 Position Description: For full position description details click here Apply now Share Save Job

📌 Canopy And Restoration Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Camden Council
📍 Sydney