Tree Management Compliance Officer (City of Sydney)

Package
- $105, 618.30
- $114,222.28 p.a. + superannuation
- Fully maintained private use leaseback vehicle
- 35 hours per week + fortnightly rostered day off About us Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members. About the role Woollahra Council has an exciting prospect available for a qualified Tree Management Compliance Officer to undertake investigations and carry out regulatory action associated with unauthorised tree works around Woollahra Municipality. About you As the Tree Management Compliance Officer, you will ensure the provisions and controls of relevant environmental planning, tree and vegetation legislation for which Council is responsible are effectively applied. Reporting directly to the Manager, Open Space & Trees you will develop and implement case specific investigation plans with regards to unauthorised tree and vegetation works, whilst maintaining Council's records in accordance with the Compliance requirements and timelines.
- Relevant qualifications in Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Law Enforcement and/or Investigations or a related field.
- Experienced in environmental law or law enforcement, including undertaking investigations using the full powers invested in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act & Local Government Act
- Experience in providing evidence in the Local and Land & Environment Court
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Extensive experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
- Ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external parties.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Experience with investigations involving breaches of tree and vegetation consents and permits.
- Experience and knowledge in a local government and political setting. What’s in it for you? We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation, and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
- Fortnightly rostered day off
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (e.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities
- Reward and Recognition Program Closing date 11:59PM on Sunday, 24 May 2026 Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqnhh