Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)

Chandler Macleod Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role involves delivering technical arboricultural guidance, assessing trees, supervising contractors, and handling queries related to the urban forest program.

The ideal candidate holds an AQF Level 5 Arboriculture qualification, has extensive arboriculture experience, and is familiar with Electrical Line Clearance regulations.

Qualifications

• AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture is essential.
• Extensive arboriculture experience is required.
• Knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations is important.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers is preferred.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills are expected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team.
• Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations.
• Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs.
• Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards.
• Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice.
• Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation.
• Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Electrical Line Clearance knowledge

Contractor management

Report writing

MS Word & Excel

Driver's Licence

Education

AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture

Job description

Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)

Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)

Location:West Footscray, VIC

Rate:$63 per hour + super

Contract:ASAP Start - February 2027

Hours:Full-time,38 hours per week

This is a short-term contract opportunity supporting the management and maintenance of council trees and urban forest assets across the municipality.
You will provide technical arboricultural advice, oversee contractor performance, manage tree-related customer requests, and contribute to urban forest projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team


• Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations


• Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs


• Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards


• Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice


• Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees


• Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation


• Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (essential)


• Extensive arboriculture experience


• Strong knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations


• Experience in urban forest, tree management or vegetation maintenance programs


• Experience managing contractors and service providers


• Well-developed report writing and stakeholder engagement skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel


• Current Victorian Driver's Licence

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.