The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
This position is responsible for for the assessment of a wide range of complex landscape and arboricultural components of the Development Application process. This position is also responsible for the provision of pre-lodgement development advice, private tree permit application assessment and management of a range of customer service requests.
On a daily basis you will:
- Assess complex landscape and arboricultural components of Development Applications
- Attend Pre-lodgement meetings and provide landscape and arboricultural advice for these
- Assess tree permit applications
- Manage a range of customer service requests relating to private trees
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,367.67 to $133,651.15 plus 12% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Participation in Council’s Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.
About You
The successful candidate must have a minimum 5 years previous experience in the assessment of complex landscape/arboriculture matters.
You will also bring:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, build relationships, and influence others with an engaging approach and technique
- A detailed understanding of the NSW planning framework relevant to Tree Protection and Development Assessment
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture and
- Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) and
- International Tree Risk Assessment accreditation such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and / or Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) and
- Current NSW Class C driver license
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ryan Bollard on (02) 9806 5050 or email rbollard@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role and Position Description.
Applications close 9pm, Sunday 1 March, 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.