Senior Landscape Management Officer

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council their partners and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the Citys future and ensure it is culturally socially environmentally and economically sustainable.

About the role

This position is responsible for forthe assessment of a wide range of complex landscape and arboricultural components of the Development Application process. This position is also responsible for the provision of pre-lodgement development advice private tree permit application assessment and management of a range of customer service requests.

On a daily basis you will:

• Assess complex landscape and arboricultural components of Development Applications
• Attend Pre-lodgement meetings and provide landscape and arboricultural advice for these
• Assess tree permit applications
• Manage a range of customer service requests relating to private trees

Whats on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121367.67to $133651.15plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)

Participation in Councils Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.

About You

The successful candidate must have a minimum 5 years previous experience in the assessment of complex landscape/arboriculture matters.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate negotiate build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique
• A detailed understanding of the NSW planning framework relevant to Tree Protection and Development Assessment
  

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture and
• Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) and
• International Tree Risk Assessment accreditation such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) and / or Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA)and
• Current NSW Class C driver license

Want to know more

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Ryan Bollard on (02)or email

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How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role and Position Description.

Applications close 9pm Sunday 1 March 2026and will not be accepted through any other medium.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.