Arboriculture Specialist – Urban Forest & Contractor Lead

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) based in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role offers $63 per hour plus super, with an ASAP start through February 2027.

You will provide expert arboricultural guidance, oversee contractors, handle customer tree enquiries and contribute to urban forest programs. Candidates should hold AQF Level 5 in Arboriculture, have extensive arboriculture experience, and a current Victorian driver’s

Qualifications

• AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (essential).
• Extensive arboriculture experience.
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations.
• Experience in urban forest, tree management or vegetation maintenance programs.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Well-developed report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team.
• Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations.
• Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs.
• Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards.
• Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice.
• Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation.
• Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities.

Skills

Arboriculture expertise

Contractor management

Report writing

Driver's licence

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AQF Level 5 Arboriculture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) based in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role offers $63 per hour plus super, with an ASAP start through February 2027.

You will provide expert arboricultural guidance, oversee contractors, handle customer tree enquiries and contribute to urban forest programs. Candidates should hold AQF Level 5 in Arboriculture, have extensive arboriculture experience, and a current Victorian driver’s