Urban Forest Supervisor

Careers at Council; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Excellent work-life balance (35-hour/2

Flexi-time for indoor staff

12% superannuation

Tool-of-Trade Leaseback vehicle

Health and Well-being programs

Counselling through EAP

Financial planning advice

Job summary

North Sydney Council is seeking an experienced Urban Forest Supervisor to lead the trees team, delivering tree maintenance and canopy programs across our local government area. You will provide specialist arboricultural advice and oversee contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, safety focus and excellent stakeholder engagement to support a greener, more sustainable North Sydney community.

Qualifications

• Experience as an arboriculture professional with leading teams.
• Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage projects and external contractors with safety in mind.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of tree maintenance and management programs.
• Oversee contractors and projects for urban forest initiatives.
• Manage tree-related requests and development applications.
• Contribute to the Urban Forest Strategy and Street Tree Strategy.

Skills

Arboriculture

People management

Contractor management

Project management

Education

Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture)

Job description

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.

The role

We currently have a 12-month temporary opportunity for an Urban Forest Supervisor to lead our trees team, overseeing the care, management and ongoing improvement of North Sydney’s urban forest. In this role, you’ll oversee the delivery of tree maintenance and management programs, ensuring Council’s trees and canopy cover are maintained, protected and enhanced for the benefit of the community.

You’ll provide specialist arboricultural advice, oversee contractors and projects, manage tree-related requests and development applications, while contributing to the implementation of Council’s Urban Forest Strategy and Street Tree Strategy.

Working collaboratively with teams across Council, contractors and the community, you’ll help drive best practice in urban forest management, deliver effective services and contribute to a greener, more sustainable North Sydney.

The person

You’re an experienced arboriculture professional with strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to lead and supervise teams in a busy operational environment. You bring excellent people management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, along with experience managing projects and external contractors.

You bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to provide expert arboricultural advice and navigate complex issues while prioritising workplace safety, excellent customer service and high-quality outcomes.The ideal applicant will hold a Certificate IV in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent, a current driver’s licence, and have the computer skills needed to support effective service delivery.

Why work at NSC?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Boxing
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

This position requires a Police Clearance as part of the recruitment process.

Salary Range from: $114,979 to $137,295 per annum + 12% superannuation + Tool-of-Trade Leaseback vehicle

35 hours per week with access to flex time

Closing Date: 12 October 2026 - 11.30pm

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheresto the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.