Work Type: Temporary Full Time for the duration of study up to 2 years

- 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 modern building with latest technology
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
- Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport

Kick-start your career in Urban Forestry with Camden Council!

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Urban Forest Services team as an Urban Forest Services Cadet. This exciting prospect combines paid workplace experience with tertiary study, allowing you to develop practical skills and industry knowledge while contributing to the protection and enhancement of Camden's growing urban canopy.

Working alongside experienced urban forestry and environmental professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in tree management, urban greening projects, ecological restoration, and landscape assessment. If you have a passion for the environment, enjoy working both outdoors and in a team environment, and are looking to build a rewarding career that makes a tangible difference to the community, this role offers the ideal foundation.

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!

- Currently undertaking, or demonstrated ability to enrol, in a tertiary qualification in Arboriculture (AQF5)
- Ability to show interest in arboriculture, urban forestry, landscape management or a related discipline
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks, and to balance study and workplace commitments effectively
- Ability to work Independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn
- stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution, and the ability to use sound judgement when supporting recommendations
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Knowledge or urban forest management, tree assessment, or vegetation assessment
- Understanding of local government operations relevant to urban forest management

Further Information

Tom Britton, Coordinator Urban Forest Services on 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position

05/10/2026

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