• $102,542.04 - $110,985.42 p.a. + superannuation 
• Fully maintained private use leaseback vehicle 
• 35 hours per week + fortnightly rostered day off

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

Woollahra Council has an exciting opportunity available for a qualified Tree Management Compliance Officer to undertake investigations and carry out regulatory action associated with unauthorised tree works around Woollahra Municipality.

About you

As the Tree Management Compliance Officer you will ensure the provisions and controls of relevant environmental planning, tree and vegetation legislation for which Council is responsible are affectively applied.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Open Space & Trees you will develop and implement case specific investigation plans with regards to unauthorised tree and vegetation works, whilst maintaining Council's records in accordance with the Compliance requirements and timelines.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualifications in Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Law Enforcement and/or Investigations or a related field.
• Experienced in environmental law or law enforcement, including undertaking investigations using the full powers invested in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act & Local Government Act
• Experience in providing evidence in the Local and Land & Environment Court
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Extensive experience in interpreting and applying relevant legislation.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with investigations involving breaches of tree and vegetation consents and permits.
• Experience and knowledge in a local government and political setting.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly rostered day off
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program 

How to apply

• Apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to the link HERE.
• For further information about the role, please contact Paul Fraser on 02 9391 7177 during business hours during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

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

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

A position description is attached.