Technical Officer Programs

Do you thrive in a busy environment providing support to equally supportive managers and team members?

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 809,000 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 _Tree Protection Act 2005_; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.

The Technical Officer Programs will work within a small team that plans and carries out tree planting, contracted tree removal, and maintenance activities on unleased land across Canberra. The role will be required to assist with the development, administration, and delivery of Urban Treescapes programs. The role may also involve leadership of a small team of workers and will include responsibility for carrying out site specific risk assessments and ensuring that crews work safely, the allocation of plant and equipment for jobs, liaising with contractors, record keeping and reporting, and carrying out audits as required.

The successful applicants will have 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.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an Inclusive Workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.