Tree Scoping & Assessment Officer

Lucas and Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas and Co is seeking a detail-oriented Scoping & Assessment Officer to join our Melbourne team, supporting Electric Line Clearance (ESI) and vegetation management for government contracts. You will be the primary field lead, identifying required tree works, assessing structural risks, and ensuring field crews have precise data for safe operations.

Key duties include asset assessment, work scoping, data management with GIS, and ensuring regulatory compliance with ESI standards and

Qualifications

• Experience conducting field tree assessments for government assets.
• Proven ability to use GIS and field data collection tools.
• Current White Card and valid Australian driver’s license.
• Understanding of ECMP and AS4373-2007 guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field assessments and document required pruning/removal.
• Capture data with GIS and tablets for government reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ECMP, ESI regulations and AS4373-2007.
• Liaise with government representatives and communities.

Skills

Asset assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Data management

Regulatory knowledge

VTA (Visual Tree Assessment)

Education

Certificate III or IV in Arboriculture

ESI Level 2

White Card (Construction Induction)

Australian Driver’s Licence

Tools

GIS software

Tablets for field data entry

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Scoping & Assessment Officer to join our team operating across Melbourne. This role is essential to our Electric Line Clearance (ESI) and vegetation management contracts for various government entities. You will be the primary field lead, identifying required tree works, assessing structural risks, and ensuring our field crews have the precise data needed for safe and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Assessment: Conduct visual inspections of trees managed by government entities to evaluate health, structure, and potential public risk.

Work Scoping: Identify and document specific pruning or removal requirements in strict accordance with the Electric Line Clearance Management Plan (ECMP).

Data Management: Utilise digital mapping and GIS inventory software to record species identification, precise locations, and work priorities for government reporting.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all scoped work adheres to government standards, ESI regulations, and AS4373-2007 (Pruning of Amenity Trees).

Stakeholder Liaison: Provide professional technical advice to government representatives and maintain positive interactions with the community regarding vegetation management.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate III or IV in Arboriculture (AQF Level 5 is highly regarded for advanced assessments).

ESI Level 2 (Current qualification or a strong willingness to obtain).

Technical Proficiency: Proven ability to use tablets and GIS software for field data entry and asset tracking.

Site Safety: Current Construction Induction (White Card) and a valid Australian Driver’s Licence.

Experience with Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) or similar risk-rating methodologies.

Why Work With Us?

Professional Development: Transition from "on-tools" work into a technical role with a focus on tree consultancy and government asset management.

Modern Technology: Work with the latest digital field tools and high-performance assessment software.

Stable Workflow: Long-term government contracts provide consistent, year-round job security.