At a Glance
- Tasks: Protect and enhance urban forests through tree assessments and development application referrals.
- Company: Woollahra Council, a diverse and dynamic workplace committed to community and environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, work/life balance, gym membership, generous leave provisions, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a team that values diversity and offers excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture and experience in tree assessment and development impacts.
The predicted salary is between 114736 - 114736 $ per year.
Permanent Full-time Position
35 hours per week with a fortnightly RDO - work/life balance
About us
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.
About the role
The Landscape Referral Officer is responsible for protecting and enhancing Council’s urban forest through the assessment and administration of landscape and tree-related referrals associated with development applications. The role provides high-quality technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, ensures referrals are completed within required timeframes, and supports compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
About you
The ideal candidate is a qualified Arboriculture professional with strong technical expertise in tree assessment, planning controls, and industry standards. You will bring experience assessing development impacts on trees, reviewing technical reports, and providing clear, evidence-based advice. Confident in providing clear and practical advice, you build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and approach challenging situations with professionalism and sound judgement.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture at minimum AQF Level 5 (diploma), or equivalent.
- Technical knowledge of relevant Acts, Planning Instruments, arboriculture best practice and industry standards.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment of development impacts on trees.
- Experience in reviewing a range of technical expert reports associated with the management of trees.
- Experience in giving evidence as an expert witness in the Land and Environment Court.
- Proven performance and ability to achieve objectives and meet project targets.
- Oral communication skills and experience in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to providing quality customer service.
- Computer literacy.
- Class C motor vehicle licence.
- Commitment to EEO principles.
Desirable Criteria
- Tree management experience in private sector.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community. Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
- Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance.
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities.
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, My Leave, Study Leave).
- High quality learning and development opportunities.
- Reward and Recognition Program.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Wednesday 11 November 2026
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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