Coordinator, tree assets full-time temporary (canberra)

Closes: 05 January 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 18126

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 December 2025

Details

Can you see the forest for the trees? If so, you can help make a difference as a valued member of Urban Treescapes.

Canberra's urban forest comprises a diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees that provide important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife. We take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.

Urban Treescapes manages and maintains more than 846,000 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees, the provision of technical advice on tree related matters and collaboration with other business units to support the urban forest over time.

The Coordinator, Tree Assets is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of tree removal, planting and watering programs. This position coordinates tree services procurement, finance reporting and assists with the coordination of community engagement processes associated with the above activities. This position also liaises with and manages the contractors undertaking the above services.

The successful applicant will have a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and outstanding customer service.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the scope of activities to be performed, such as horticulture and arboriculture are preferred.
• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting is highly desirable.
• A pre-employment medical may be required.
• The position requires a willingness to wear a uniform and work anywhere in the ACT as required.

Notes

This is a temporary position available from 22 January 2026 for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.