Grow Your Career With Us – Join Our Team as an Asset Officer – Arboriculture

Full-Time | Permanent | Wangaratta, VIC | $85,554 per annum + Super

Are you an arboriculture professional who’s passionate about sustainable urban forestry and long-term strategic planning? Do you want to play a central role in shaping the future of our tree assets while enjoying a meaningful work-life balance in a beautiful regional setting?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and community-minded Asset Officer – Arboriculture to join our highly valued Horticulture Team.

Why Choose Wangaratta?

Here at the Rural City of Wangaratta, we don't just plant trees – we grow futures. As part of our diverse and inclusive workplace, you’ll be joining a team that genuinely values your voice, your expertise, and your ideas.

Enjoy the lifestyle perks of our stunning region while working in an environment that supports you personally and professionally. With programs like our Grit and Resilience Community Program and Employee Assistance Program, your wellbeing is always front and centre.

About the Role

As the Asset Officer – Arboriculture, you'll be the go-to expert for the strategic management of Council’s urban and rural tree assets. Working closely with the Horticulture Coordinator, you’ll help shape how trees are planned, maintained, recorded, and protected across the municipality.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Planning and delivering tree maintenance, renewal, watering, and stump removal programsConducting tree inspections, preparing detailed reports, and providing specialist arboricultural advice

Overseeing the Council’s tree asset register and leading the 5-year Tree Asset Audit

Contributing to strategic documents like the Tree Management Strategy and Electric Line Clearance Management Plan

Managing contractor relationships, budgets, quotes, and procurement processes

Educating internal and external stakeholders on Council’s tree management role

Chairing monthly Tree Planning Meetings and collaborating across departments on arboriculture issues

You’ll be using your expertise every day to ensure the safety, health, and sustainability of the region’s treasured green assets.

About You

You're not just passionate about trees – you're strategic, organised, and confident in driving positive change in urban forestry. You thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team, and you're ready to step into a role where your advice shapes long-term planning.

We’re looking for someone with:

A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Arboriculture, with relevant practical experience

Proven experience managing a tree asset database and implementing tree maintenance programs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you can prepare clear reports and engage stakeholders at all levels

A solid grasp of software systems like Excel, Word, TechOne, and arboricultural asset platforms

A current Driver Licence, and preferably a QTRA qualification

The ability to plan, prioritise, and manage arboricultural projects and contractors with limited supervision

What’s In It for You?

This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking council where innovation and community impact go hand in hand.

You’ll benefit from:

Flexible work arrangements and accrued days off (ADO)

Opportunities for professional development and training

The satisfaction of working in a role where your decisions have real, visible impact on your community

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. For enquiries about this position, please contact Ricky Eykenboom - Horticulture Coordinator on [email protected].

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 14 July 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.

How to Apply

To apply, please provide:

A short cover letter expressing your interest in the role

A current resume with at least two referees

A document addressing the key selection criteria (use each as a heading)

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences