Coordinator Tree Management

• Salary $127,037.56 to $147,362.80 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
• Access to Flex Leave

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character and community values.

About the role

As the Coordinator Tree Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Ku-ring-gai’s urban forest. You will lead the delivery of Council’s tree management operations, policies and programs—protecting a valued natural asset while balancing environmental outcomes, public safety and community expectations.

As a trusted expert, the decisions you make will influence how trees are managed across both public and private land, leaving a lasting legacy for the community—today and for generations to come.

Reporting to the Manager Assets & Technical Services, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to manage, protect and enhance Council’s tree assets while balancing risk, safety and community expectations
• Develop and implement tree management policies and LEP controls, oversee tree risk assessment and preservation, and ensure compliance with legislation and Australian Standards
• Deliver expert arboricultural advice, manage investigations and compliance matters, and prepare high-level reports and correspondence for Council, elected representatives and senior leadership
• Lead capital works and tree programs, manage budgets, contractors and service providers, and drive efficient, high-quality service deliver
• Lead and develop the Tree Management team, manage performance and and continuously improve systems, processes and outcomes

Qualifications, Skills & experience

• Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) or equivalent, current C Class Driver’s Licence, White Card and TRAQ qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in a senior arboriculture or tree management role within local government, including direct staff supervision, program leadership and contract administration
• Extensive experience in tree risk assessment, preservation and compliance, with strong knowledge of relevant legislation, LEP controls, Australian Standards and best-practice arboriculture
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage complex community issues, prepare high-level technical and Council reports, and engage effectively with Councillors, senior staff and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets and confidently use corporate systems including MS Office, GIS and customer request platforms

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Access to private use of a vehicle through Council’s Private Leaseback Scheme
• Access to Flex Leave *
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive and progressive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

* Council has a Flex Leave Policy that effectively provides staff with a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month, depending on the extra hours worked

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria listed in the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Mursaleen Shah on 9424 0150

Closes: 11:30pm, Friday 6 February 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer