SALARY: $94,923 - 108,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback Vehicle

Work Type:Temporary Full Time 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 & FitnessPassport

Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient Camden.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a passionate andexperienced environmental professional to join Council as a Canopy andRestoration Officer. In this newly established role, you will play a key partin protecting, enhancing and growing Camden's urban forest while deliveringmeaningful environmental outcomes for our community.

Working across a diverse range of urban canopy, revegetationand ecological restoration projects, you will help increase tree canopy cover,restore native vegetation, enhance biodiversity and support Council's responseto climate change. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders,contractors and community groups, you'll contribute to creating healthier, moreliveable places for current and future generations.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan 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!

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

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with sound judgement in making informed recommendations

Current Class C Drivers Licence

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 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position:05/10/2026

SALARY: $94,923 - 108,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback Vehicle

Work Type:Temporary Full Time 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 up-to-date building with latest technology

Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

Corporate Gym Membership available & FitnessPassport

Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient Camden.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a passionate andexperienced environmental professional to join Council as a Canopy andRestoration Officer. In this newly established role, you will play a key partin protecting, enhancing and growing Camden's urban forest while deliveringmeaningful environmental outcomes for our community.

Working across a diverse range of urban canopy, revegetationand ecological restoration projects, you will help increase tree canopy cover,restore native vegetation,



enhance biodiversity and support Council's responseto climate change. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders,contractors and community groups, you'll contribute to creating healthier, moreliveable places for current and future generations.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan 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!

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

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with sound judgement in making informed recommendations

Current Class C Drivers Licence

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 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position:05/10/2026

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