Arborist - Tree Officer

• Great Team
• Generous employee benefits
• Leaseback vehicle

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a small, flexible an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Tree Officer to join our team of Arborists to assist with managing our Urban Forest.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

The role of Arborist – Tree Officer is to manage urban trees for public safety, environmental benefits, and community satisfaction by assessing health, enforcing policies, processing permits for removal/pruning, advising on tree care, managing tree-related development applications, and promoting the value of trees in urban settings within the Lane Cove Local Government Area.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a driven and passionate team focused on implementing contemporary and sustainable tree management services. Responsibilities include facilitating Council’s annual street tree replenishment planting, reviewing applications for pruning or removal of trees located on private property, workingin tandem[MT1]with Council’s other Arborist –Tree Officer with processing private tree applications and the Principal Arborist in providing advice for development applications, and providing technical expertise to assist in undertaking regular and programmed inspections, investigating compliance and responding to community queries on tree related matters.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture AQF5.
• Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, in particular, Pruning of Amenity Trees and Protection of Trees on Development Sites;
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and experience in tree hazard and health assessment;
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Robert Sutton on (02) 9911 3570.

Salary range:

From $1499 per week (+ super) to $2007 per week (+ super, + market premium allowance).

dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday 15 February 2026.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.