Canopy and Restoration Officer

Careers at Council; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Hybrid work arrangements

Health program

Free parking

Career development

Gym membership

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a passionate environmental professional to join as Canopy and Restoration Officer, a newly established role protecting and growing Camden's urban forest while delivering community environmental outcomes.

You'll work on urban canopy, revegetation and restoration projects, collaborate with stakeholders and contractors, manage multiple concurrent projects, and contribute to healthier, more liveable places for current and future generations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience inUrban Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in urban forestry, revegetation, biodiversity conservation and restoration.
• Experience developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating urban forest projects.
• Experience using GIS and spatial data systems.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in local government.
• Experience administering grant-funded environmental projects.
• Knowledge of native vegetation in Camden LGA and Cumberland Plain.

Responsibilities

• Protect and grow Camden's urban forest while delivering environmental outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors and community groups.
• Contribute to healthier, more liveable places for current and future generations.
• Support climate change responses through canopy and restoration work.

Skills

Urban forestry

Environmental science

Natural Resource Management

Ecology

Arboriculture

GIS applications

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

GIS

Job description

SALARY: $94,923 - 108,750 p.a + Super + Leaseback Vehicle

Work Type: Temporary Full Time up to 2 years

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
• Free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
• Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport

Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient Camden.

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a passionate and experienced environmental professional to join Council as a Canopy and Restoration Officer. In this newly established role, you will play a key part in protecting, enhancing and growing Camden's urban forest while delivering meaningful environmental outcomes for our community.

Working across a diverse range of urban canopy, revegetation and ecological restoration projects, you will help increase tree canopy cover, restore native vegetation, enhance biodiversity and support Council's response to climate change. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and community groups, you'll contribute to creating healthier, more liveable places for current and future generations.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

• Bachelor's degree along with relevant experience in Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Arboriculture or related discipline, and demonstrated equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of urban forestry, revegetation, biodiversity conservation, bushland restoration and natural area management principles
• Demonstrated experience in the developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating urban forest planting, vegetation restoration, revegetation or other environmental management projects
• Demonstrated experience using GIS applications and other environmental, asset management or spatial data systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• Proven organisational and project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with sound judgement in making informed recommendations
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience working in local government
• Experience administering environmental or restoration grant-funded projects
• Knowledge of native vegetation communities and flora species occurring within the Camden LGA and broader Cumberland Plain

Further Information

Ryan Comerford, Senior Urban Forest Planner on 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position

05/10/2026