Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture)

Chandler Macleod; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 72 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chandler Macleod is recruiting for an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) based in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role offers $63 per hour plus super, with an ASAP start through February 2027.

You will provide expert arboricultural guidance, oversee contractors, handle customer tree enquiries and contribute to urban forest programs. Candidates should hold AQF Level 5 in Arboriculture, have extensive arboriculture experience, and a current Victorian driver’s

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Arboriculture expertise

Contractor management

Report writing

Driver's licence

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

AQF Level 5 Arboriculture

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.