Urban Forest Project Officer

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Urban Forest Project Officer

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band 6 $97222.14 super RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

Why Youll Want to Join Us

Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave 18 weeks parental leave plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling discounted leisure membership 40% off for staff salary sacrifice childcare options
Professional Development leadership courses and learning workshops Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced landscape architect to join Yarra City Councils Strategic Projects Parks and Open Space team. You will play a key role in delivering Councils street tree program balancing capital works delivery design advice and maintenance requests.

Were proud to offer flexible working arrangements strong internal development pathways and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for a landscape architect with a particular interest in urban forestry. Youll join a team that values collaboration and creative problem-solving and work closely with our Landscape Architect - Streetscapes to directly contribute to increased canopy for our community.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a candidate with landscape architecture qualifications to help deliver outcomes in streetscapes and urban forest may include streetscape design species selection community consultation contract management and design referral advice.

Yarra City Council is a dynamic organisation proud of our inclusive culture and commitment to urban greening. We strive to continually improve services to the community.

Need More Info

For further information please refer to the Position Description or contact Jen McIntyre Coordinator Strategic Projects Parks and Open Space at

Urban Forest Project Officer - Position Description 100597 (1).pdf

Applications close on: Sunday1 February 2026 at 11:55pm

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a 1-page cover letteroutlining your suitability for the role including a brief response to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and current Working with Children Check. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarras Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being achild safe organisationand supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders culturally religiously and linguistically diverse people young people older people women and people who identify as gay lesbian bisexual transgender intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Urban Forest Project OfficerPermanent Full Time (with flexible hours)Band 6 $97222.14 super RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)Why Youll Want to Join UsSupportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and developmentHybrid/flexible working arrangements and an em...