Tree Management Officer - Council (7-Month Contract)

Location: Western Sydney, NSW

Type: Contract, 7 months with possible extension

Pay: $72.50 per hour + super

Hours: 35 hours per week (7 hours per day)

Start: Late October (ideal) until mid/late April

About the Role

Charterhouse is partnering with a NSW Council to find a experienced Tree Management specialists for 7-month contracts, with possible extensions. You'll inspect and manage the Council's public tree assets, reporting tree issues, and support the delivery of the Council's Tree Planting and Replacement Programs.

Key Responsibilities
Inspect Council's public tree assets to determine health, condition and maintenance requirements
Process Tree Preservation Order applications, including site inspections, expert advice to residents and drafting permits
Investigate reported accidents or damage involving street, park or Council property trees, including root damage
Program and monitor works under the Tree Planting and Replacement Programs
Provide expert advice on tree management to the community,



staff and Council
Assist the Open Space Policy and Tree Management Coordinator with managing the Tree Preservation Order and preparing monthly status reports on program performance and budget
Draft correspondence and reports as required
Operate and maintain computing systems for collecting and processing information
Where the role includes volunteer coordination

About You
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Arboriculture or a related field
Extensive experience across all aspects of tree management
Current Class C Driver's Licence
Robust communication skills, with the ability to explain technical advice clearly to residents and colleagues
Confident writing reports and correspondence

What's on Offer
$72.50 per hour + super
7-month contract with the possibility of extension
Full-time hours with a consistent 7-hour day
Government role with a wide-ranging, community-facing workload
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