Classification: General Service Officer Level 7
Salary: $86,751 - $89,952 plus superannuation
Position No: 60351
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 June 2026
Contact Officer: Rachael Dawes on [email protected] or (02) 6205 5263
Details: Are you passionate about the health of Canberra’s trees, reducing summer heat, and providing habitat for local wildlife?
Canberra’s urban forest comprises a diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees that provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife. We take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.
URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 846,000 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.
Applications are invited to fill a full-time, permanent vacancy for the role of Woodyard Coordinator available immediately.
The Woodyard Coordinator is responsible for all activities at Mitchell and Curtin Woodyards. This includes responsibility for carrying out site specific risk assessments and ensuring crews work safely at these locations, managing urban wood resources, record keeping and reporting.
The successful applicants will have a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer service.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an Inclusive Workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people, and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Note: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
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A statement of no more than three pages addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ section of the Position Description (not a pitch)
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A current curriculum vitae (resume)
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Contact details of at least two referees
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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