SALARY: $1,169 - $1,279 pw + Super

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

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

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!

Essential:

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
Desirable:

Knowledge or urban forest management, tree assessment, or vegetation assessment
Understanding of local government operations relevant to urban forest management.

📌 Urban Forest Services Cadet (Oran Park)
🏢 Camden Council
📍 Oran Park