Tree Assessment Officer

Division: Environment & Open Space

Business Unit: Parks & Open Space

Title: Tree Assessment Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $89907.72 to $104487.69 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  

In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous development. 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits. 
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment. 
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that benefit our community.

Our opportunity:

Reporting to the Senior Tree Management Officer, the Tree Assessment Officer position supports the organisation through the management of public and private trees, maintenance, and compliance. The position specifies and coordinates activities, approves work affecting trees in accordance with statutory requirements and best practice principles as well as monitoring WHS compliance supporting Council’s duty of care to the community by managing the risk associated with tree resources and assets within the LGA.
The key focus areas of this role include:

• Tree inspections, assessments, and mitigation recommendations. 
• Assessment of trees on development sites. 
• Liaison with contract service providers.
• Tree asset renewal, auditing, and compliance.
• Provide advice for review and implementation of Council’s Tree management policy and strategy and other related documents.
• Teamwork in accordance with Councils core values.
• Provide high level arboricultural advice.
• Investigate and report on damage to public and private trees or property. 

About you:

What you will bring to our team:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision together with a commitment to working in a team environment.
• Strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety.
• Level 5 Arborist Qualification in Arboriculture (AQF5), or relevant tree management qualification related discipline.  
• Minimum 5 years industry experience with demonstrated prioritisation skills and the ability to manage a large workflow in a process driven environment.
• Current Class C (minimum) NSW Driver’s Licence.
• General Worksite Induction Ticket.
• Well organised and good level of computer literacy.

If you’re a passionate team player with an eye for detail and a proactive approach we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on 9 June 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week commencing 16 Jun 2025
• Questions? Please call Fenton Beatty 02 8495 6766

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.