Job Description: Technical Officer, Tree Protection

Company: Transport Canberra and City Services
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT - Canberra )
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Not Specified
Salary: $ - Full Time

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Technical Officer, Tree Protection

Position description –

Job overview

Applications are invited to fill several full-time, permanent vacancies for the role of Technical Officer, Tree Protection available 01 January 2024.

Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience and qualifications to undertake the role of a Tree Protection Officer.

Company overview

A team within the ACT Government, URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 823,500 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Tree Protection Act 2005; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.

Selection criteria

Knowledge of the Urban Forest Act 2023 or demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation.
Knowledge of key issues associated with the management of urban trees including the ability to undertake detailed field investigations that involve tree assessments and written reports.
Well-developed communication and negotiation skills to liaise effectively with management, staff, industry, and members of the public and a demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-quality customer service.
Demonstrated ability to use IT systems for record management and an ability to maintain the required data management systems.
Effective time management skills and a proven ability to set priorities and meet legislated timeframes.

How to apply –

For contact details, or to submit an application, please see the ACT Government Careers and Employment webpage at www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/transport-canberra-and-city-services/permanent/62833,-several

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