Public Tree Management Officer
Job No:
NSYD603
Location:
North Sydney
We are on the hunt for a passionate Public Tree Management Officer to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in nurturing our stunning urban forest! If you have a love for trees and a knack for providing expert arboricultural advice, this is your chance to make a tangible impact in our vibrant community.
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
The role
Take the next step in your career as a skilled arborist to help protect, manage and enhance Council’s urban forest. In this role, you will provide technical arboriculture advice, respond to community enquiries and support projects that contribute to a safe, sustainable and attractive public tree network across North Sydney.
Key responsibilities include:
- Inspect and assess Council trees in line with relevant policies, strategies and customer requests.
- Provide specialist arboriculture advice to staff, contractors, consultants and members of the community.
- Support construction, maintenance and urban renewal projects that may impact Council’s trees.
- Coordinate tree management projects, including street tree enhancement and planting programs.
- Respond to customer enquiries and maintain accurate records in Council’s systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, risk management and implementation of Council’s urban forest policies and strategies.
The person
You will bring tertiary qualifications in arboriculture, strong technical knowledge of tree assessment and management, and the ability to provide practical advice to a wide range of stakeholders. We’re looking for someone who is customer-focused, organised and confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Boxing
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and respond to the application screening questions below.
This position requires a Police Clearance as part of the recruitment process.
Salary Range from: $99,181 to $118,429 per annum + 12% superannuation + Tool-of-Trade Leaseback vehicle
35 hours per week with access to flex time
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Closing Date: 17 July 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
