Technical Officer Urban Forest

City of Gosnells
Maddington, WA
A$95,054-$100,446 p/a
Farming, Animals & Conservation → Horticulture
Full-time
On-site

Posted 7 days ago


Full time (76 hours per fortnight)

Nine-day fortnight option

Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)

Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks/flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness/yoga, and wellness sessions)

Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)

Free parking onsite

Great location in Maddington (off Albany Highway, close to Tonkin and Roe highways and train station)

Salary range: $95,054 to $100,446 per year plus super

About the City of Gosnells (City)

The City serves a diverse community of more than 135,000 residents. The City is a large local government organisation in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation, and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About this position

Join the team that keeps Perth’s urban forest thriving.

From inspecting and maintaining our city’s trees to shaping future planting programs, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing green spaces and delivering expert advice to residents. Help us protect, nurture, and celebrate the natural beauty of our urban environment—one tree at a time.

What we are looking for

To be successful, you must be able to demonstrate:

Experience in the arboriculture field with strong technical knowledge

Sound organisational and administrative skills

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member

Excellent communication skills, ensuring information provided to customers is correct, factual and understandable

Essential requirements

Certificate III or higher in Arboriculture

Current driver’s licence.

White Card

Current National Police clearance (less than three months old). Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required at a later stage as it is an appointment condition.

In return we can offer you

A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions

Opportunities to grow your skills and career

A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community’s future.

Ready to apply?

For more information or to apply visit the City’s website.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Please note: The City reserves the right to invite candidates for an interview before the closing date.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.


About City of Gosnells

Gosnells, WA, Australia
Government & Defence
501-1000 employees

The City of Gosnells tends to a booming population of almost 133,000 people, offering pleasurable residential living, whilst enriching the culture and capacity of the community.

The City is dedicated to continually meet the ever-changing needs of our centre, with a customer-oriented team that values sustainably supporting our expanding suburbs.

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