Urban Forest Officer - V26/10150

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba NSW seeks an Urban Forest Officer to lead tree and urban forest management initiatives, enhancing public safety, biodiversity and canopy retention.

The role requires AQF Level 5 Arboriculture (or enrolment within three months), a current NSW Driver’s Licence and a White Card, with strong communication, problem-solving and technical skills to drive sustainable urban forestry programs.

Qualifications

• AQF Level 5 Arboriculture (or enrolment within three months)
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence
• White Card

Responsibilities

• Lead tree and urban forest management initiatives to improve public safety, biodiversity and canopy retention.
• Perform tree health and risk assessments using advanced tools and data.
• Integrate tree strategies with climate adaptation goals and resilience planning.
• Oversee contractor compliance and ensure sustainable urban forestry program delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to balance community expectations and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Tree assessment

Risk management

Urban forestry

Communication

Problem solving

Technology skills

Education

AQF Level 5 Arboriculture

Tools

NSW Driver’s Licence

White Card

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council – Katoomba NSW

$85,842 - $85,842 a year

15d ago , from Blue Mountains City Council

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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 ***.
Closing date: 15 November 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.