Arborist: Field Scoping & Asset Assessment (Govt)

Lucas and Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas and Co is seeking a detail-oriented Scoping & Assessment Officer to join our Melbourne team, supporting Electric Line Clearance (ESI) and vegetation management for government contracts. You will be the primary field lead, identifying required tree works, assessing structural risks, and ensuring field crews have precise data for safe operations.

Key duties include asset assessment, work scoping, data management with GIS, and ensuring regulatory compliance with ESI standards and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting field tree assessments for government assets.
• Proven ability to use GIS and field data collection tools.
• Current White Card and valid Australian driver’s license.
• Understanding of ECMP and AS4373-2007 guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field assessments and document required pruning/removal.
• Capture data with GIS and tablets for government reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ECMP, ESI regulations and AS4373-2007.
• Liaise with government representatives and communities.

Skills

Asset assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

VTA (Visual Tree Assessment)

Education

Certificate III or IV in Arboriculture

ESI Level 2

White Card (Construction Induction)

Australian Driver’s Licence

Tools

GIS software

Tablets for field data entry

Job description

Lucas and Co is seeking a detail-oriented Scoping & Assessment Officer to join our Melbourne team, supporting Electric Line Clearance (ESI) and vegetation management for government contracts. You will be the primary field lead, identifying required tree works, assessing structural risks, and ensuring field crews have precise data for safe operations.

Key duties include asset assessment, work scoping, data management with GIS, and ensuring regulatory compliance with ESI standards and