Tree Compliance Officer

Help maintain and enhance Willoughby’s natural beauty

Turn your passion into impact with meaningful outdoor work that makes a real difference

Salary from $101,201.03 to $109,098.30 p.a. plus 11% Superannuation (Pay Grade I)

Make a Difference Where You Work

Are you passionate about protecting the urban environment and ensuring sustainable development? Willoughby City Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Tree Compliance Officer to join our team. If you're ready to help safeguard our community’s green spaces and enforce environmental compliance, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Purposeful Work: Play a vital role in preserving the natural beauty of Willoughby City Council through tree protection, regulation, and community education.

Diverse Challenges : Conduct site inspections, investigate breaches, issue compliance notices, and provide expert advice on tree-related matters.

Collaborative Environment: Join a forward-thinking Council that values the environment and community wellbeing.

About the role

As a Tree Compliance Officer, you will:

Help achieve the best outcomes in tree management to protect and enhance Willoughby’s urban forest.

Support the health and quality of the city’s trees, maximising their environmental, social, and economic value to the community.

Conduct site inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions related to tree removal, pruning, or damage.

Ensure compliance with tree-related conditions of development consent on both private and Council-owned land.

Collaborate with internal teams to support regulatory and environmental programs

What You’ll Bring

Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive related experience.

Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

Demonstrated experience in undertaking investigations and evidence gathering.

Ability to interpret and apply NSW tree and vegetation legislation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and reliable reports

Effective conflict resolution, customer service, and mediation abilities

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact Richard Goulston Development Compliance Team Leader at [email protected]

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: 11.30 pm, Sunday 22/06/2025

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.