Arboriculture Referrals Officer - Tree & Development Impact

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Subsidised gym membership

Long Service Leave

Job summary

Woollahra Council is seeking a Landscape Referral Officer to protect and enhance the urban forest through assessment of tree-related referrals tied to development applications. You will provide technical advice to a range of stakeholders and ensure referrals meet timeframes while complying with relevant legislation and standards.

The ideal candidate holds AQF Level 5 in arboriculture and has experience with tree assessment, planning controls and presenting evidence in hearings, enabling clear,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture at minimum AQF Level 5 (diploma).
• Technical knowledge of Acts, planning instruments and industry standards.
• Experience assessing development impacts on trees and reviewing expert reports.
• Experience giving evidence as an expert witness in Land and Environment Court.
• Commitment to quality customer service and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assess and administer landscape and tree referrals for development applications.
• Provide high-quality technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure referrals are completed within required timeframes and comply with legislation.

Skills

Oral communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Professional judgement

Education

AQF Level 5 diploma in arboriculture

Job description

Woollahra Council is seeking a Landscape Referral Officer to protect and enhance the urban forest through assessment of tree-related referrals tied to development applications. You will provide technical advice to a range of stakeholders and ensure referrals meet timeframes while complying with relevant legislation and standards.

The ideal candidate holds AQF Level 5 in arboriculture and has experience with tree assessment, planning controls and presenting evidence in hearings, enabling clear,