Position Type
Permanent full time
Salary
$77,500 to $104,459 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience. Leaseback vehicle will be offered
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
This team ensures reliable urban tree management for the community, with an emphasis on efficiency for customer service requests, tree applications and assessment of development applications, and effectively enforcing Council's Tree Preservation Measures and its related policies. Reporting to the Tree Management Coordinator, you will provide accurate and effective technical assessment and recommendations relating to tree management and public risk matters and have an understanding of Australian Standards AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites and AS 4373-2007 pruning of amenity trees.
Position requirements
To be successful in this role you'll have a
- Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF5)
- Demonstrated experience in arboricultural techniques including tree assessment within a public service environment.
- C Class License
- A white card (or general construction induction card).
About you
You will be a team player, with excellent written and oral communication skills. You will be able to read and interpret policy and legislation relating to the management of urban canopy. This role requires an individual who can manage all aspect of tree management (including customer enquiries) within a designated area in Hornsby shire.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
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Applications close: 26 January 2026 at 11:30pm