Tree Planting Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Yearly annual leave loading 17.5%

Learning and development opportunities

Accrued day off every four weeks

Salary Packaging

Purchase leave options

Career development opportunities

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

City of Kingston is seeking a Tree Planting Officer to lead the planning and delivery of the annual street and park tree planting program across Council-managed land in Melbourne's south-east.

This leadership role manages contractors, engages with residents, and ensures canopy growth, biodiversity, and tree health while aligning with urban forest strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in arboriculture, horticulture, urban forestry.
• Qualifications and experience in tree planting programs highly regarded.
• Knowledge of tree species selection, planting techniques and establishment in urban environments.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with residents and contractors.
• Well-developed organisational skills managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

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 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.

Skills

Arboriculture

Tree planting programs

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Workplace safety

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.

This leadership position plays a critical role in planning and coordinating Council’s annual tree planting program. There is a large focus on contractor management and community engagement. Key duties include:

• 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

We're looking for a proactive and organised professional who is passionate about urban greening and delivering high-quality tree planting outcomes. You will bring:

• 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 ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

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

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• 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

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.