Liverpool City Council

Tree Inspection Officer

Tree Inspection Officer

Why us?
Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent, Full Time - 35 Hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $92, 071 - $100, 872 + Super
Location: Liverpool

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Tree Inspection Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Council's tree maintenance and inspection programs across public land. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the identification, planning, coordination, and supervision of tree maintenance activities across the local government area
• Conducting tree inspections, safety audits, and preparing detailed assessment reports
• Developing and delivering proactive and reactive tree maintenance programs
• Coordinating and managing contractors, including street tree planting programs
• Planning and scheduling works to ensure operational requirements are met in line with best practice and Australian standards
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on works undertaken, including contributing to KPI reporting
• Supporting contract development and managing financial processes such as expenditure tracking and accounts
• Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction through timely and effective service delivery
• Providing technical advice and contributing to program development, including budget planning
• Approving tree removals in line with safety and environmental guidelines within delegated authority

  You will work closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture programs that meet community needs.

  ABOUT YOU
  To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) or equivalent, with relevant experience
• Current Class C Driver's License
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience coordinating contractor programs and supervising operational teams
• Demonstrated experience in tree inspection and report writing
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Financial administration and budget control experience
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations
• Experience in tender specification development and evaluation
• Strong understanding of arboriculture practices and techniques
• Knowledge of Work Health & Safety, EEO, and ethical practices
• Understanding of asset management and contract administration
• Strong organisational, planning, and communication skills

  This role suits a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is committed to maintaining safe, sustainable, and high-quality urban tree assets.

  BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

  The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

  Click here for a copy of the position description

  All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

  Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

  Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

  To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

  We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

  Applications Close 11.59pm, 2 weeks from date posted

  Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0447 196 962