Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)
Location: West Footscray, VIC
Rate: $63 per hour + super
Contract: ASAP Start - February 2027
Hours: Full time, 38 hours per week

This is a short-term contract opportunity supporting the management and maintenance of council trees and urban forest assets across the municipality.
You will provide technical arboricultural advice, oversee contractor performance, manage tree-related customer requests, and contribute to urban forest projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team
- Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations
- Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs
- Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards
- Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice
- Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees
- Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation
- Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities

About You
To be successful, you will have:





- AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (essential)
- Extensive arboriculture experience
- Strong knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations
- Experience in urban forest, tree management or vegetation maintenance programs
- Experience managing contractors and service providers
- Well-developed report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence

To apply, please submit your resume outlining your arboriculture experience and relevant qualifications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) (West Footscray)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 West Footscray