Tree Management Officer

TLH Recruitment; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay cycle

Wellbeing program

Dedicated consultants

Team recognition

Job summary

MCJ Appointments seeks an experienced Tree Management Officer for Blacktown City Council. The role sits in Open Space Maintenance and blends site inspections, arboricultural expertise, and administrative duties with community engagement.

You will inspect trees, assess health and maintenance needs, manage permits for Tree Preservation Orders, and supervise contractors to meet safety and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in arboriculture or a related field.
• Extensive experience across tree management.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.
• Strong communication skills and confidence handling resident enquiries.
• The ability to assess hazards, prioritise work and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect council trees to assess health, condition and maintenance needs.
• Assess Tree Preservation Order applications and prepare permits.
• Investigate incidents and property damage involving trees or roots.
• Coordinate and monitor tree planting, replacement and maintenance works.
• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with service agreements.
• Provide practical advice to residents, council staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and project updates.
• Ensure works meet safety requirements, budgets and timeframes.

Skills

Arboriculture expertise

Site inspections

Community engagement

Record keeping

Hazard assessment

Strong communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in arboriculture

Tools

Class C driver’s licence

White Card

Traffic control accreditation

Chainsaw operation certification

Herbicide application accreditation

Job description

MCJ Appointments is seeking an experienced Tree Management Officer for an opportunity with Blacktown City Council.
Working within the Open Space Maintenance team, you’ll provide expert arboricultural advice, inspect public trees and support tree planting and replacement programs. This role combines site inspections, technical administration and community engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting council trees to assess their health, condition and maintenance needs.
• Assessing Tree Preservation Order applications and preparing permits.
• Investigating incidents and property damage involving trees or roots.
• Coordinating and monitoring tree planting, replacement and maintenance works.
• Overseeing contractors and checking compliance with service agreements.
• Providing practical advice to residents, council staff and other stakeholders.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and project updates.
• Ensuring works meet safety requirements, budgets and timeframes.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in arboriculture or a related field.
• Extensive experience across tree management.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.
• Strong communication skills and confidence handling resident enquiries.
• The ability to assess hazards, prioritise work and maintain accurate records.

Desirable qualifications include:

• NSW construction induction training / White Card.
• Traffic control implementation accreditation.
• Chainsaw operation certification.
• Herbicide application accreditation.

At MCJ Appointments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability..

Additional information

• Local Council
• 6 month contract with possible extension
• $72.50 per hour + Super