Closes: 25 November 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 62832, Several
Directorate: City and Setting
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 November 2026
Contact Officer: Samantha Titheradge on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5878

Details: Are you passionate about the health of Canberra’s trees, reducing summer heat, and providing habitat for local wildlife?

Canberra’s urban forest comprises a diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees that provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife. We take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.

URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 853,000 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.

Applications are invited to fill a full-time temporary vacancy for the role of Senior Tree Protection Officer.

The Senior Tree Protection Officer role will primarily be responsible for administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023 and providing technical advice to the community and stakeholders on tree related matters.

The successful applicant will have arboricultural experience, an understanding of tree protection legislation, a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer service.

Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts,



lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 to 15 February 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position is based within a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

- A statement of no more than three pages addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ section of the Position Description
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 to 15 February 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

📌 Senior Tree Protection Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 City and Environment
📍 Canberra