Tree Services Coordinator – Urban Forest Leadership

City of Canada Bay Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 102,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback or Car Allowance

Hybrid work from home arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits (sick/personal, long服务)

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking a skilled Tree Services Coordinator to lead the urban forest team, manage public tree assets, assess development proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role focuses on protecting and enhancing the City’s urban canopy while coordinating contractors and internal teams.

You will work within the Open Space group, using Forestree and TechOne, and provide expert guidance to the community and stakeholders. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• AQF5 Diploma of Arboriculture is required.
• White Card is required.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ local government tree management experience or 5 years Australian arboricultural industry experience.
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications are required.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and Maintain: Council-owned trees, ensuring they meet relevant standards and strategic goals using our tree management program (Forestree) and Record Management System (TechOne).
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer technical guidance to the community, stakeholders, and the Urban Forest & Ecology Team on all things Urban Forest management.
• Coordinate Resources: Lead the Tree Services Team, including contractors, to ensure efficient and budget-compliant tree maintenance.
• Ensure Compliance: Process development applications (DAs), road driveway applications (RDAs) and Tree Pruning & Removal Applications (TRA's) in line with statutory requirements and City policies.
• Investigate: Collaborate with the Health, Building, and Compliance Team to investigate unauthorised tree works.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

AQF5 Diploma of Arboriculture

White Card

C Class Driver's Licence

Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications

Tools

Forestree (Tree Management Program)

TechOne

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking a skilled Tree Services Coordinator to lead the urban forest team, manage public tree assets, assess development proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role focuses on protecting and enhancing the City’s urban canopy while coordinating contractors and internal teams.

You will work within the Open Space group, using Forestree and TechOne, and provide expert guidance to the community and stakeholders. Hybrid work options are available.