Canopy & Restoration Officer — Hybrid (35‑Hour Week)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health program

Gym membership

FitnessPassport

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Canopy and Restoration Officer to protect, enhance and grow Camden's urban forest. The role involves leading urban canopy, revegetation and ecological restoration initiatives across diverse sites within the LGA.

You will work with internal teams, external contractors and community groups to deliver biodiversity and climate resilience projects, coordinating governance, reporting and timelines while supporting a healthy, liveable environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Arboriculture or related discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of urban forestry, revegetation, biodiversity conservation, bushland restoration and natural area management principles
• Demonstrated experience in 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

Responsibilities

• Protect, enhance and grow Camden's urban forest while delivering environmental outcomes for the community
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, contractors and community groups
• Coordinate urban canopy, revegetation and ecological restoration projects across multiple sites
• Oversee project scheduling, budgets and reporting to ensure timely delivery

Skills

Urban Forestry

Environmental Science

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

GIS Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Arboriculture or related discipline

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Canopy and Restoration Officer to protect, enhance and grow Camden's urban forest. The role involves leading urban canopy, revegetation and ecological restoration initiatives across diverse sites within the LGA.

You will work with internal teams, external contractors and community groups to deliver biodiversity and climate resilience projects, coordinating governance, reporting and timelines while supporting a healthy, liveable environment for residents.