Tree Services Coordinator

Location: Five Dock

• Permanent, Full-Time position – 38 hours per week
• Rostered Days off – participation in Council’s 9 day fortnight scheme
• Leaseback or Car Allowance available

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate:

We act with integrity| We empower our people| We are respectful| We work together| We innovate.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Tree Services Coordinator to join our Open Space team. This is an exciting opportunity to join Council’s Urban Forest & Ecology Team and play an important role in shaping and protecting the City of Canada Bay’s urban forest.

As the Tree Services Coordinator, you will lead the effective management and maintenance of public tree assets, assess private tree applications and development proposals, and help ensure the protection of trees through compliance with Council’s requirements and relevant legislation. Working collaboratively with the Urban Forest & Ecology Team, you will contribute to the sustainable management of the City’s urban forest and the ongoing enhancement of its public spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and Maintain: Council-owned trees, ensuring they meet relevant standards and strategic goals using our tree management program (Forestree) and Record Management System (TechOne)
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer technical guidance to the community, stakeholders, and the Urban Forest & Ecology Team on all things Urban Forest management.
• Coordinate Resources: Lead the Tree Services Team, including contractors, to ensure efficient and budget-compliant tree maintenance.
• Ensure Compliance: Process development applications (DAs), road driveway applications (RDAs) and Tree Pruning & Removal Applications (TRA's) in line with statutory requirements and City policies.