Ku-ring-gai Council

Senior Landscape Assessment Officer

Senior Landscape Assessment Officer

• Salary $106,323.88 to $123,335.16 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles 

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader Landscape, Tree and Ecological Assessments, this role will see you undertake and provide professional advice on the assessment of development proposals concerning landscape matters.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to

• Participate in integrated assessment of development proposals
• Provide timely advice and accurate reports concerning landscape and tree assessments
• Attend to public enquiries and provide specialist advice on landscape & tree assessments and development control matters
• Provide technical advice on landscape matters to internal and external stakeholders
• Represent Council at the Land & Environment Court and at local and regional panel meetings

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Experience in development assessment and analysis
• Knowledge of relevant State and Local Government Legislation
• Understanding of the principals of landscape & urban design, arboriculture and environmental management
• Excellent understanding of the principals of arboriculture in development assessment

• Excellent communication, written, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

This is a great opportunity where you will gain knowledge, training and development opportunities to further develop your career.

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles 
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Please contact Ian Francis on 9424 0939

Closes: 11.30pm, Friday 25 October 2024

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer