Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About The Role
The Tree Planting and Maintenance Officer is responsible for delivering Council's annual street tree planting and establishment program. This role will seek to expand and grow City of Greater Dandenong's Urban Forest.
Working with the Team Leader Tree Planting, the role will assist with the successful planning, development and implementation of planting and establishing over 5500 trees per annum. The role will involve working in both the field and the office to oversee and instruct works undertaken by tree planting contractors and to provide advice to residents.
The role has an important customer service element, requiring regular face‐to‐face contact with members of the public, and responding to enquiries regarding proposed street and park tree plantings.
About You
* Relevant trade qualifications in Parks and Gardens, Horticulture, Arboriculture and/or industry experience.
* A successful track record of tree planting services and a sound knowledge of maintenance practices.
* Previous experience in a similar role including contract management.
* Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, listening, liaison, negotiation, facilitation and excellent customer service.
* Intermediate PC literacy, incorporating MS Office applications.
* The capacity to effectively manage time, establish priorities and achieve business objectives, despite conflicting pressures.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an 'international criminal history check'), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
* Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
* Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
* Reward & recognition programs
* Health initiatives
* Access to our support and wellbeing programs
* A vibrant social club
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
* A brief cover letter
* Your resume
* Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks.
EEO Statement
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
Contact
Further information: David Edwards, 0472 534 907
Position Description: Tree Planting and Establishment Officer - 527.5 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 1 May 2026
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