Work that matters, done with people who care.
As a Senior Urban Forest Officer, you lead a team of tree management officers managing inspections, approvals and tree programs across the city. You allocate work, track KPIs and guide decisions on tree removals, planting and risk management. Your day may include reviewing inspection reports and resolving complex customer requests.
You provide clear, practical advice to councillors, stakeholders and the community. This includes preparing responses on sensitive tree matters, contributing to policies and supporting delivery of programs such as tree planting and replacement. You work closely with the coordinator urban forest, balancing competing priorities while meeting service standards and timeframes.
You take pride in work that is visible every day, while continuing to build your leadership capability, mentoring your team and strengthening your expertise in urban forest management. If you want to lead practical work that shapes a growing city, we would love to hear from you.
At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams – and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:
- a secure, permanent role with one of Australia's largest councils
- an entry level salary commencing at $2,078.51 per week
- a 35-hour working week
- a leaseback vehicle
- access to Council's flextime arrangement
- 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
- ongoing training and development support
- access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.
Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2026, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Louise Bennett on 9839 5155
Internal ref: BCC385
