Tree Services Coordinator

Job No: CB18224

Location: Five Dock, Sydney 

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Full time position, 38 hours per week
• Participation in 9-day fortnight scheme
• Hybrid Working Arrangement available
• Leaseback Car Available

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Tree Services Coordinator to join our Open Space team. This is an exciting opportunity for an immediate start on an 18-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential for extension.

As the Tree Services Coordinator, you will be at the forefront of managing, protecting, and maintaining the Urban Forest in the City of Canada Bay. You will work closely with the Urban Forest & Ecology Team to ensure the effective management and coordination of public tree assets, private tree applications, and development assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and Maintain: Council-owned trees, ensuring they meet relevant standards and strategic goals using our tree management program (Forestree) and Record Management System (TechOne) 
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer technical guidance to the community, stakeholders, and the Urban Forest & Ecology Team on all things Urban Forest management. 
• Coordinate Resources: Lead the Tree Services Team, including contractors, to ensure efficient and budget-compliant tree maintenance. 
• Ensure Compliance: Process development applications (DAs), road driveway applications (RDAs) and Tree Pruning & Removal Applications (TRA's) in line with statutory requirements and City policies. 
• Investigate: Collaborate with the Health, Building, and Compliance Team to investigate unauthorised tree works. 

About You!

We are looking for someone with:

• AQF5 Diploma of Arboriculture.
• White Card
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in local government tree management or a minimum of 5 years Australian arboricultural industry experience
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualifications
• Proven experience in people management.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience using Microsoft Suite.

What’s on offer

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• • Competitive Salary: $95,327.60 to $109,626.75 + relevant allowances + 11.5% Super
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid working options and participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme
  • Leaseback Car: Available for your convenience
  • Significant Leave Benefits: Including a 9-day fortnight
  • Continuous Development: Ongoing training, support, and leadership development
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs: Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks, and more!

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Susan Green on 02 9911 6370 or email susan.green@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.

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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 17 November 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0076 or email april.mccarthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.