Hornsby Shire Council

Tree Management Officer

Are you looking for a Tree Change?  We're seeking a motivated and experienced Tree Management Officer to join our Tree Management Team!

Permanent Full time position

Salary: $75,243 to $101,416 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight) plus superannuation and a nine day fortnight. A leaseback vehicle will also be offered.

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces. We are a diverse and inclusive Council and we encourage candidates from different backgrounds to apply.

About the role

This team ensures reliable urban tree management for the community, with an emphasis on efficiency for customer service requests, tree applications and assessment of development applications, and effectively enforcing Council's Tree Preservation Measures and its related policies.

Reporting to the Tree Management Coordinator, you will provide accurate and effective technical assessment and recommendations relating to tree management and public risk matters and have an understanding of Australian Standards AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and AS 4373-2007 pruning of amenity trees.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll have a Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF5) as well as demonstrated experience in arboricultural techniques including tree assessment within a public service environment.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit www.hornsby.gov.au/careers and click on 'what we offer' to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers

Closing date: 3 March 2025 at 11.30pm