Tree Management Officer
Kiama Municipal Council
Posted 3 days ago
We currently have the opportunity for a Tree Management Officer to join our team.
As a Tree Management Officer, you will:
- Administer Council’s Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
- Undertake administration
- Prepare quotation documents, assess and select contractors and project manage the completion of various arboriculture works on public land
- Provide advice to the public on correct arboriculture practice and correct management of trees
- Liaise with independent Arborists and consultants in relation to tree management when required
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure compliance with Council’s policies, procedures and legislation and care of self and others in the workplace
- Assist Parks Coordinator with tree management issues and street tree maintenance
- Attend as council alternate technical officer on various external committees.
What we offer...
- Permanent full-time, 35 hours per week
- Access to Councils accrued flex time system allowing up to 2 days off each month
- Annual salary from $73,032 to $80,517 (salary is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Progressive salary up to $88,771
- A market allowance will be considered for an exceptional candidate
- Plus 12% superannuation
- A mobile phone and vehicle for operational use.
What you'll need to be successful in the role...
- A Diploma qualification in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
- A minimum Class C Driver’s Licence
- Expert knowledge in arboriculture including experience in carrying out inspections and the preparation of reports • Knowledge of Australian Standards relating to arboriculture in particular AS4373
- Knowledge and experience issuing infringement notices as per Local Government Act and the Environmental Planning Assessment Act
- The ability to work unsupervised and plan, prioritise and manage your work activities
- Excellent customer relations skills including internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in MS Office suite.
Pre-Employment Checks
Your employment will be subject to a National Criminal Record Check to determine your suitability for employment. All employees and other workers must uphold and promote safety and wellbeing for children and young people.
Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:30pm
If you are interested, please click to 'apply' or for more information contact: Peter Gill, Landscape and Recreation Coordinator on 0418 299 964.
About Kiama Municipal Council
Cultural Development is a broad term covering a range of activities that give communities the opportunity to tell their stories, build their creative skills and be active participants in the development of their culture. Kiama Council contributes to the cultural development of the Kiama local government area through a range of strategies:
Council employs a Community and Cultural Development Officer four days per week with two days dedicated solely to cultural development. Council's current Community and Cultural Development Officer can be contacted on (02) 4232 0549 or by email
Kiama Cultural Grants ~ cultural arts grants of up to $3000 available
Kiama Cultural Arts Planning ~ Council's cultural arts planning document
Kiama Cultural Network ~ connecting and informing local artists and art enthusiasts
Kiama Cultural Board ~ Council's community based cultural art advisory board
Exhibition Spaces ~ arts exhibition, workshop and performance space for local artists
Daisy the Decorated Dairy Cow ~ Kiama iconic public artwork
Kiama Council Art Collection ~ access to view Council's art collection online
Events and Markets ~ Council and community events and markets held in the Kiama local government area
Busking in Kiama ~ Busking information, policy and application form
Public Art ~ Council is currently in the process of auditing its public art collection, more information will become available in the future.
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