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Senior Landscape & Arboriculture Assessment Officer1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout Our CouncilGeorges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.Hurstville, Non AU StateDescriptionAbout Our CouncilGeorges River Council is a leading, people-focused organisation with approximately 600 staff members. Our people are working to make the Georges River area an accessible, green, diverse and innovative community and economy. We are dedicated to providing vibrant public places, sustaining and developing a thriving creative culture, helping protect our natural environment, and making our suburbs more liveable.About The TeamAs part of our dedicated and high performing Environment & Planning Directorate, the Development and Building team are responsible for the delivery of Building Code of Australia requirements and Building Certification, Development Assessment and Pre-lodgment and specialist advice. The department facilitates quality, compliant, sustainable development across the LGA ranging from established urban areas, through to urban renewal activity centres, future growth areas and environmental sensitive significant areas.The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve its goals and objectives. We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.About The Opportunity And What We Can Offer YouAn exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Landscape & Arboriculture Assessment Officer to join our dynamic and innovative Development and Building team within our Development Advisory Services department. Together with our Development and Building team, the successful candidate will ensure that development occurs in a way that is consistent with the objectives of the Georges River Council Management Plan, Councils planning instruments, codes and policies.In this role you will provide technical input to all development types, to the assessment and certification processes, specifically with respect to all Arboriculture and Landscape issues associated with development. You will have regard to the potential impacts on natural, built, and social environment and ensuring the development integrates with the public asset.Permanent, Full TimeSalary range $110,031.86 - $127,488.43 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation9-day fortnight (dependent on operational requirements)Flexible start and finish timesAdditional Health and Wellbeing paid leaveFitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramSalary Packaging OptionsSponsored Study ProgramParental Leave and SupportEmployee Rewards ProgramOngoing Education and ResourcesKnowledge, Skills And QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Arboriculture (AQF Level 5).Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.Intermediate to advanced knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office platforms including Excel, Word and Outlook.Understanding of Landscape, Arboriculture, Biodiversity, Bushland, heat islands, climate change matters risk management principles and processes.Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work as part of a team.Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety Principles.Advanced problem solving and identification of solutions in the context of the assessment of development proposals.If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.If you would like further information on this role, please contact Linley Love, Acting Manager Development and Building on 02 9330 6075.Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025 at 11.59PM AESTOffers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.Apply for this roleVisit siteShareSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Careers at Council by 2xGet notified about new Landscaper jobs in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia.Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoCertificate III Parks and Gardens ApprenticeshipSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoRydalmere, New South Wales, Australia 2 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoBlacktown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoOpen Space and Recreation Planner (Growth Areas)Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSenior Landscape & Arboriculture Assessment OfficerHurstville, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSenior Open Space and Recreation Planner (Growth Areas)Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoDee Why, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoLandscape Construction Tradesperson and LabourersSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 months agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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