Up to $98,047.07 p.a. total salary package ($82,931.49 - $87,934.60^ + 11.5% super)*

Permanent full time

^Subject to a 5% Agreement Increase by 1 July 2025

*Dependent on skills and experience

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025—a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.

Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs

Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.

An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.

2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.

Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^

Both Civic and Operations Centres have on site gyms with end of trip facilities

Birthday leave with 12 months of service* - a day off to celebrate your birthday!

First Nations Cultural Leave - 3 days paid and five days unpaid leave for First Nations employees to attend culturally significant days*

^conditions apply

*Subject to Agreement finalisation by 1 July 2025

What are we looking for?

Do you have a solid understanding of arboriculture standards and codes?

Are you confident in providing expert technical advice on trees in an urban setting?

Do you have a genuine interest and care for trees?

We’re seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Urban Forest Officer to join our team. If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration, has experience in stakeholder engagement and practical field experience, we want to hear from you!

About the Opportunity

As an Urban Forest Officer, you’ll play a key role in enhancing and protecting the City of Melville’s tree canopy. You’ll be responsible for advising on tree-related matters, supporting the planning and building process and implementing our Urban Forest Strategy through planting programs and maintenance activities. Your day-to-day will include monitoring tree health, auditing assets, collecting data and assisting in the development of policies to manage our urban forest.

This role is a chance to make a real difference in the sustainability and livability of our City, contributing to a greener future for residents and visitors alike. If you’re a proactive, community-minded individual with a passion for urban forestry, apply now!

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential

Minimum Certificate III Arboriculture or extensive knowledge and skill gained through on the job training and work experience.

Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Current White Card or ability to obtain.

Experience in providing technical support related to trees

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible by 15 June 2025. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Please provide:

· A comprehensive resume that outlines your skills, experience and achievements demonstrating fulfilment of essential criteria (as stated in the Position Description - attached)

· A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the Essential Requirements

For further queries regarding the position, contact: Riley Munro - Senior Urban Forest Officer 08 9364 0305.

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.