Champion trees, safety and service excellence

Banyule City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator Urban Forestry to lead an award-winning, high-performing team that manages one of Banyule's most significant environmental assets and has contributed to Council achieving and maintaining Tree City of the World recognition.

You'll shape the future of Banyule's urban forest, driving canopy expansion, climate resilience, biodiversity outcomes and the delivery of the Urban Forest Strategy across a municipality that is committed to environmental leadership.

Enjoy a diverse and influential leadership role with responsibility for people leadership, strategic planning, risk and compliance management, contractor oversight, budget management and the stewardship of more than 70,000 public trees.

About The Role And What You'll Do

As Coordinator Urban Forestry, you will lead and support a team of professionals to deliver responsive and effective services to residents, internal stakeholders and the broader community. You will oversee unit resources, budgets, service planning, compliance, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play an key role in shaping service delivery, developing business plans, supporting staff performance and development, and providing expert arboriculture advice across the organisation.

Role

This role is ideal for a collaborative and values-driven leader who can balance technical expertise with people leadership, customer service, safety, compliance and operational delivery. You'll:

- Lead the sustainable management of Banyule's urban forest, ensuring the safe, effective and environmentally responsible stewardship of Council's tree assets and urban canopy.
- Provide leadership and operational oversight of the Urban Forestry Unit, fostering a positive culture, strong safety performance, continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.
- Drive strategic and operational outcomes, including risk and compliance management, contract and budget oversight, and the delivery of Council's urban forest, sustainability and community wellbeing objectives.

This role is part of Banyule's Leadership Network - you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based expertise. About You(what You'll Bring/what We Are Looking For)

You will provide strong operational leadership,



technical expertise and strategic direction to ensure the Urban Forestry Unit delivers high-quality services, meets compliance obligations, manages risk effectively and continues to embed a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement. To set you up for success you will have:

- A tertiary qualification in arboriculture.
- Contemporary arboriculture knowledge and the ability to communicate technical advice to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supporting and developing professional teams.
- Experience managing service delivery, projects, contracts, budgets and operational priorities.
- A strong understanding of safety, compliance, assurance and risk management obligations.
- Experience driving change, continuous improvement and better ways of working.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service for the community.

Pre-employment Requirements

- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Psychometric assessment
- Drivers licence

We Offer

- Salary $131,19983 to $146,643.76 per annum, plus super (dependent on experience)
- A permanent fulltime position.
- A supportive workplace with great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing, with hybrid working and a monthly RDO.
- Work within a progressive and supportive organisation that values innovation, data-driven decision making, continuous improvement and professional development.
- Professional growth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
- Award-winning learning and development opportunities.
- Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
- 26 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/4 weeks of paid parental leave - partner

How To Apply Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrable achievements aligned to the ‘key selection criteria' in the position description. For further details about this position, please see the position description. If you have any questions, please call Stacey Easonon (03)



9422 8379for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: 14 October 2026at 11:45pm

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility:Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: At Banyule, our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positive outcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision: We in Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. We are engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City

Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

📌 Urban Forestry Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Banyule City Council
📍 Melbourne