Urban Forest Officer

Blue Mountains City Council; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council is seeking an Urban Forest Officer to lead tree and urban forest management initiatives, aiming to enhance public safety, biodiversity and canopy retention. The role focuses on tree health, risk assessments, and integrating forestry strategies with climate adaptation goals.

The successful candidate will have AQF Level 5 Arboriculture (or enrolment within three months), a NSW driver's license, and a White Card. Vehicle is available with this position.

Qualifications

• Qualified Urban Forest Officer with AQF Level 5 Arboriculture or enrolment within three months.

Responsibilities

• Lead tree and urban forest management initiatives to enhance public safety and canopy retention.
• Conduct tree health and risk assessments using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Integrate tree strategies with climate adaptation goals and biodiversity priorities.
• Oversee contractor compliance and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Drive urban greening projects that support resilience and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Tree health

Risk assessment

Urban forestry

Communication

Problem-solving

Technology skills

Education

AQF Level 5 Arboriculture

Job description

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Position Description

The Urban Forest Officer will lead tree and urban forest management initiatives, enhancing public safety, biodiversity, and canopy retention. Key responsibilities include tree health and risk assessments using advanced tools, integrating tree strategies with climate adaptation goals, and overseeing contractor compliance. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement sustainable urban forestry programs. Challenges include balancing community expectations, legislative compliance, and environmental priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to innovation, and the ability to drive urban greening projects that support resilience and long-term environmental sustainability.

We seek a qualified Urban Forest Officer with AQF Level 5 Arboriculture (or enrollment within three months), a current NSW Driver’s License, and a White Card. The ideal candidate has expertise in tree assessment, risk management, and urban forestry, with strong communication, problem-solving, and technology skills, ensuring compliance and sustainability in urban tree management.

A vehicle is available with this position.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $85,842 gross per annum
+ 12% superannuation
+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
+ annual award increase
For further information contact: Sebastian Paris on 0414 195 362.
Closing date: 15 November 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.