Tree Assessment Officer

Inner West Council

Leichhardt, Sydney NSW

Gardening and Landscaping (Trades and Services)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Part time

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from 18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Tree Assessment Officer's role is to assist in the implementation of sustainable tree management services and to maintain the Inner West Council’s urban forest as a quality, intergenerational resource, such that the services of Council contribute to the desired community outcomes as outlined in the Community Strategic Plan.

Please note we are recruiting for a part time Tree Assessment Officer however have the scope for the successful candidate to do full time hours.

Please read the Position Description to familiarize yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration: 86,282.04 to 104,541.32 based on full time hours + 12% Superannuation + Access to a Motor Vehicle Allowance (pro rata for part time) OR the use of an operational pool vehicle

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

Relevant Aboricultural qualifications (AQF 5 Diploma Arboriculture)

Experience in undertaking visual tree assessments, report writing and plan interpretation.

Qualifications in an industry recognized tree risk methodology (e.g. QTRA, TRAQ, VALID)

Experience and knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and other planning legislation (e.g., SEPP, LEP, DCP) as it relates to tree management and protection

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Enquiries

Closing Date

Sunday 1 February 2026, 11:30PM

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Graeme Palmer, Senior Manager Regulatory Services on 85952403