Mosman Council

Tree Compliance Officer

• Rare opportunity to ensure tree compliance and contribute to protecting Mosman's tree canopy
• Join a supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
• Full-time fixed-term opportunity with a Rostered Day Off program
• Salary from $88,256 to $109,776 pa plus superannuation and vehicle allowance, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Tree Compliance Officer,you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset - our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of tree compliance and enforcement investigations to contribute to protecting Mosman's tree canopy and enhancing safety and amenity around development sites.

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won theXref 2025 Best Workplace Awardand theXref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full listhere.

What You’ll Be Working On

On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Mosman Council’s tree management controls, and broader development-related legislation.

You will be undertaking inspections and investigations regarding the removal, pruning or damage to private and Council trees, and development consent conditions relating to planting and maintaining of trees.

You will also support the broader Building Control Team by undertaking investigations and inspections in other areas, such as non-compliant building and development works, fire safety, or swimming pools and pool barrier compliance.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

To be successful in this role, you will hold tertiary qualifications in arboriculture, environmental management, building certification, compliance, investigation or related field.

You will have demonstrated experience in investigations, evidence gathering and regulatory enforcement, with an ability to understand and interpret legislation for practical enforcement purposes.

In addition to the above, you will also hold a current class C driver’s licence.

Please note that this position is subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check undertaken by Council.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contactEvan Whale, Manager Compliance,on 9978 4094during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attachedPosition Description.

Applications close:11.59pm, 19 July 2026

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.