Urban Tree Asset Manager

Environmental Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McArthur is partnering with a major local government organisation in Western Sydney to recruit an experienced Tree Management Officer for a permanent, full-time opportunity. This role moves beyond pure operations to apply technical expertise across tree assessment, urban forest management, public tree assets and community advice.

You will inspect council trees, assess health and risk, provide technical advice, and coordinate maintenance, reporting and contractor works within an asset-management

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Arboriculture or a closely related field.
• Experience in tree management, health assessment, and risk evaluation.
• Current Class C driver's licence.
• Strong written skills for records and reports.
• Knowledge of urban tree management practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting Council-owned trees and identifying maintenance requirements.
• Assessing tree health, condition and potential hazards.
• Providing technical advice on tree management matters to residents, staff and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with the administration of Tree Preservation Order applications and related inspections.
• Investigating incidents involving street, park and Council property trees, including potential root damage.
• Supporting Council's street tree planting and replacement programs.
• Programming and monitoring arboriculture and tree-related works.
• Preparing recommendations, correspondence, inspection records and reports.
• Liaising with contractors and monitoring works to ensure agreed standards are met.
• Undertaking risk and hazard assessments and recommending appropriate corrective action.
• Communicating Council policies and tree-management requirements clearly to residents and the wider community.
• This position has genuine responsibility for Council's tree assets rather than being solely a hands-on tree-maintenance role.

Skills

Arboriculture

Tree management

Inspection & risk assessment

Resident & stakeholder communication

Contractor liaison

Education

Arboriculture qualification

Related tertiary qualification

Job description

McArthur is partnering with a major local government organisation in Western Sydney to recruit an experienced Tree Management Officer for a permanent, full-time opportunity. This role moves beyond pure operations to apply technical expertise across tree assessment, urban forest management, public tree assets and community advice.

You will inspect council trees, assess health and risk, provide technical advice, and coordinate maintenance, reporting and contractor works within an asset-management