Tree Planting Coordinator

Kingston City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Annual leave loading

Learning and development opportunities

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary Packaging

Study/development assistance

Discounted gym memberships

16 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Social club events

Close to Public transport

Free Onsite parking

Job summary

Kingston City Council is seeking a Tree Planting Officer to plan and deliver Kingston's annual street and park tree planting programs, contributing to shade, biodiversity and community well-being across Dingley Village and surrounding areas.

The role requires experience in arboriculture or urban forestry, strong project coordination of contractors, and stakeholder engagement with residents and internal teams. A commitment to safety and environmental outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture, horticulture or urban forestry.
• Qualifications and experience in tree planting programs highly regarded.
• Knowledge of tree species selection and planting techniques.
• Strong coordination of contractors and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Kingston's annual street and park tree planting programs across Council-managed land.
• Identify and assess suitable planting opportunities and select appropriate species for canopy, biodiversity and tree health.
• Coordinate and manage tree planting and establishment contractors with safety and contractual compliance.
• Engage with residents to respond to inquiries about proposed street and park tree planting programs.
• Monitor establishment and performance of newly planted trees and maintain asset/program records.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

Horticulture experience

Urban forestry

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Education

Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Job Task Analysis - Tree Planting Officer

Physical Health Assessment - Urban Forest Tree Planting

• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Great employee benefits
• Location - Dingley Village, Melbourne
• Band 6 - $100,968 - $110,162 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation

Help shape Kingston's urban forest by planning and delivering tree planting programs that will provide shade, biodiversity and community benefits for generations to come.

About Us

Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The Role

This role plays a key part in growing Kingston's urban forest through the planning and delivery of Council's annual street and park tree planting program.

Duties

• Plan, coordinate and deliver Kingston's annual street and park tree planting programs across Council-managed land.
• Identify and assess suitable planting opportunities and allocate appropriate species selections to maximise long-term canopy, biodiversity and tree health outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage tree planting and establishment contractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements
• Regular engagement with residents to respond to enquiries relating to proposed street and park tree planting programs
• Monitor the establishment and performance of newly planted trees, maintaining accurate asset and program records to maximise survival rates, support strategic urban forest planning, and drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a relevant field such as arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry, with qualifications and experience in tree planting programs highly regarded.
• Sound knowledge of tree species selection, planting techniques and tree establishment principles in urban environments.
• Proven experience coordinating contractors and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to effectively engage with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong administrative, record-keeping and reporting skills.
• A commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement and delivering excellent environmental and community outcomes.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of We make a difference | We show care and respect | We take pride in our work | We are better together

Enquiries

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Steve Colquitt, Team Leader Urban Forest ([e-mail]).

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [e-mail]

What We Can Offer

• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.