Tree Management Officer

TLH Recruitment; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MCJ Appointments is seeking an experienced Tree Management Officer for Blacktown City Council. You’ll inspect public trees, advise on arboriculture, and support planting and replacement programs in the Open Space Maintenance team. The role blends site inspections with technical administration and community engagement.

Responsibilities include coordinating tree planting, monitoring works, supervising contractors and delivering clear reports to residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in arboriculture or a related field.
• Extensive experience across tree management.
• Strong communication skills and confidence handling resident enquiries.
• A current Class C driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Tree management experience

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Arboriculture qualification

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.

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.Above...?