Senior Landscape Officer

Camden Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flex leave provisions

Hybrid work arrangements

Health program including vaccinations

Free parking

Professional career development

Fitness/Gym membership

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking an experienced Senior Landscape Officer to protect and enhance our urban canopy and green infrastructure network, within the Urban Forest Services team. You will provide specialist technical advice on landscape design, development assessment, urban forestry and environmental outcomes to create connected, sustainable spaces.

This role offers a 35-hour week, hybrid work arrangements, health program benefits, free parking and professional career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• As per the role, a tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Arboriculture or related discipline with extensive experience.
• Provide specialist technical advice on landscape design, tree management, vegetation management and urban canopy matters.
• Extensive knowledge of legislation, planning controls, Australian Standards, and industry best practice for landscape assessment and urban forest outcomes.
• Experience using GIS, asset management systems, landscape design software, graphic design software or related spatial tools.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise demands, and mentor others while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in local government, planning, development assessment or regulatory environment.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors or multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice on landscape design and urban canopy matters.
• Contribute to development assessment, urban forestry and environmental outcomes.
• Support a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team and mentor colleagues.
• Lead or manage consultants and contractors on landscape projects.

Skills

Landscape design

Tree management

Vegetation management

Urban canopy

GIS

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Tertiary degree in Landscape Architecture / Environmental Planning / Urban Design / Arboriculture

Tools

GIS

Asset management systems

Landscape design software

Graphic design software

Job description

SALARY: $99,839 - 114,434 p.a + Super+ LeasebackVehicle

Work Type:Permanent Full Time

• Enjoya 35-hour working week
• Flexibilitythrough Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
• Healthprogramincluding free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health andwellbeing leave options
• Freeparking in a central location with a modern building with latesttechnology
• Joinan organisation committed to offering and supporting professional careerdevelopment
• CorporateGym Membership available & Fitness Passport

Shape the future of Camden's urban landscape.

Camden Council is seeking an experienced and passionateSenior Landscape Officer to play a key role in protecting and enhancing oururban canopy and green infrastructure network.

Working within our Urban Forest Services team, you willprovide specialist technical advice on landscape design, developmentassessment, urban forestry and environmental outcomes, helping to createconnected, sustainable and liveable spaces for our growing community.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the long-termcharacter and environmental sustainability of one of Australia'sfastest-growing local government areas while working with a collaborative teamcommitted to innovation, partnership and excellence.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joiningan 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!

• Tertiary degree qualification, together with extensive relevant experience in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Arboriculture or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to provide specialist technical advice on landscape design, tree management, vegetation management, and urban canopy matters
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, planning controls, Australian Standards, and industry best practice relating to landscape assessment, tree management and urban forest outcomes
• Demonstrated experience using GIS, asset management systems, landscape design software, graphic design software, or other spatial and technical applications relevant to the role
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and mentor and provide technical guidance while contributing effectively to a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed recommendations
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience working in local government, planning, development assessment or regulatory environment
• Experience in compliance investigations, tree preservation matters or the resolution of complex vegetation management issues
• Demonstrated experience managing consultants, contractors or multidisciplinary projects

Further Information

Tom Britton, Coordinator Urban Forest Services on 02 4653 3459

Closing Date for above position

05/10/2026