Tree Management Officer

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Georges River Council provided pay range

This range is provided by Georges River Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$90,000.00 / yr - A$105,000.00 / yr

Permanent, Full-Time | $90,403.92 - $104,746.51 + 12% superannuation | Carlton

Georges River Council has an excellent opportunity to contribute to the sustainable management of urban trees in a growing city our local environment.

Are you passionate about urban trees and their role in creating vibrant, sustainable communities?

As a Tree Management Officer at Georges River Council, you’ll play a vital role in the planning, assessment, and care of our urban forest. From evaluating private tree permit applications to responding to community service requests, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things arboriculture.

In this dynamic role, you’ll conduct tree risk assessments, investigate incidents involving public trees, and contribute to the development of proactive planting and maintenance programs. You’ll also maintain Council’s tree asset inventory, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and provide expert advice to both internal teams and the public. Working closely with the Tree Maintenance team, you’ll help deliver high-quality arboricultural services that align with Council’s Tree Management Policy and industry best practices.

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time - 72 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $90,403.92- $104,746.51 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy a 4-day work week
• Adverse working allowance
• Leaseback vehicle
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options

What We Are Looking For

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Kieren O'Neill, Team Leader Tree Maintenance on 0437 892 832.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date : Friday 7 November 2025 11 : 59pm AEST

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Government Administration

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