Project Manager - Tree Planting

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership & management development

Educational course reimbursement

External courses & conferences

Long service & recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave (26 weeks)

Job sharing options

Diversity & inclusion networks

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a Project Manager - Tree Planting to join our Urban Forest Management team, with extensive training and support for this unique role. The role will manage street, park and property tree planting programs to best practice standards and deliver canopy goals under Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050.

You will collect and analyse data, provide expert technical advice to a range of stakeholders and contribute to tree management policies while working as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Arboriculture or equivalent industry experience with AQF Level 4+ in horticulture/landscape design.
• Understanding of young tree assessment, planting operations and programs, and contract management.
• Proven track record meeting deadlines and balancing priorities in a team.
• Current NSW Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage street, park and property tree planting programs to best practice standards.
• Collect and analyse data and provide expert technical advice to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the City’s tree management and urban forest policies.
• Work effectively as part of the Urban Forest Management team.

Skills

Arboriculture diploma

Tree planting operations

Contract management

Driver's license (NSW)

Education

AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture

AQF Level 4 horticulture or landscape design qualification

Job description

Tree Management/City Greening & Leisure/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

Sydney

Tree Management/City Greening & Leisure/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$134,910 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a Project Manager - Tree Planting to join our Urban Forest Management team, with extensive training and support provided for this relatively unique position.

The City is a leader in urban forest management. We are guided by ourSustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Visionand Urban Forest strategies to deliver ambitious goals to increase canopy cover and improve the urban forest.

Working as part of the Urban Forest Management team, the Project Manager - Tree Planting will manage our street, park and property tree planting programs to best practice industry, asset and contract management standards. Your responsibilities will also include, collecting and analysing data, providing expert technical advice to a range of stakeholders and contributing to the City’s tree management and urban forest policies.

We’re looking for someone with:

• tertiary qualifications in (or currently studying for) an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF Level 5) Diploma in Arboriculture, or equivalent industry experience with a minimum AQF Level 4 horticultural or landscape design qualification
• understanding and experience in young tree assessment, tree planting operations and programs, conflicts with infrastructure, and an understanding of contract management
• proven track record in meeting strict deadlines, balancing and responding flexibly to competing priorities and to work effectively as part of a team
• current class C NSW driver’s licence.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

For more information, contact Phillip Julian, Acting Urban Forest Manager on 02 9265 9***.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us *************@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.