Tree Risk Management Officer

Do you want to assist in achieving Tree Works compliance across the Central Coast? Do you have a passion for the environment and love to find unique solutions to issues? We are currently searching for a new Tree Risk Management Officer to join our team and if this is your passion then this is your chance to rewrite the future with us Utilise your arboriculture expertise to assess and manage tree works compliance across the Central Coast Be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and customer service excellence Permanent full-time role with 9-day fortnight and leaseback vehicle About the role The Tree Risk Management Officer plays a critical role in implementing, assessing, and managing the Council's tree assets. This position requires a proactive approach to tree risk management and the ability to provide expert advice to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for conducting arboricultural assessments, addressing customer requests, and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation related to tree management. Your efforts will directly contribute to public safety and the conservation of our natural resources. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. To be successful in this role, you will have: An AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture – Diploma in Arboriculture with significant experience in tree assessment and management, combined with ongoing professional development A qualification in an industry recognised tree risk methodology (e.g., TRAQ, QTRA, Valid) Experience in the identification and assessment of trees relating to tree health, structure, and risk through the application of appropriate industry standards and practices Demonstrated knowledge and experience in specifying tree maintenance works and undertaking audits of work during and following completion, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies and procedures Demonstrated experience in gathering evidence for unauthorised tree works and providing technical support in compliance matters An understanding of the Local Government Act, State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Local Environment Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCP) and their relation to tree management and protection Other important information The commencing salary for this position is up to $83.2k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $96.4k on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation We have a permanent full-time role available. This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight. We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role – 2 days from home and 3 days onsite. This role is located at Council's Long Jetty Depot. A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, either an alternate pre‑used vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles. Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies. At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you – volunteering, health check‑ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family. Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, breast screen and blood donations Access to professional development with career development and learning programmes through various platforms We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program Novated leasing partnerships Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect. Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Peter Harrigan, Team Leader Public Tree Risk Management and Operations . You can contact Peter on ***. This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 23 November 2025 . #J-18808-Ljbffr