Technical Officer

Double Bay, New South WalesFull-timeDescription$90, $109,825.29 p.a. + Fully maintained private use leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance of $10,780.00 p.a. Permanent full-time based at Quarry Street Depot, Paddington35 hours per week plus fortnightly rostered day offAbout The RoleWe have a great opportunity available for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join the Tree Management team as Technical Officer - Arboriculture at Woollahra Council.As the Technical Officer Arboriculture, you will supervise and coordinate the delivery of Arboricultural contracts and capital works projects, including inspection of works and contract administration.You will also be responsible for carrying out tree works audits, defect inspections and quality control surveys.About YouThe successful Candidate will have completed a diploma level qualification in Arboriculture or in a related field with project management capabilities in order to manage a number of competing priorities. You will have sound communication skills and have a customer-focused attitude to your work.Essential CriteriaDiploma level qualification (or equivalent) in Arboriculture or related field.Supervisory experience in an operational environment or contract management.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in practical management of contractors to deliver desired outcomes meeting arboricultural quality and WHS standards.High level understanding of best practice principles of urban tree management.Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.Experience in report writing.Practical application of WHS and EEO Principles.Experience with hazard identification and VTA visual tree assessment skills.Class C Drivers Licence.Desirable Criteria Experience with tree asset management systems and customer requests systems.Experience with community consultation processes.Pest and disease identification in trees.Good species knowledge for identification, pruning tolerances and response to defects.Experience in Local Government or similar environment.Knowledge and experience of Urban Forest Strategies.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:Full-maintained private use leaseback vehicleFortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balanceHybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week (for eligible roles)Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilitiesGenerous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years'' of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)High quality training and development opportunities How To ApplyApply on line by clicking the ''APPLY NOW'' button.You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.You will be able to upload 2 documents only.For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to For further information about the role, please contact Dustin Scott, Tree Maintenance Coordinator during business hours.Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday, 01 March 2026Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.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 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.Apply for this roleVisit siteShare

Created: 2026-02-13