An exciting opportunity for a Senior Arboriculture Planning Officer has become available in the Environmental Assessment team.
The position of a Senior Arboriculture Planning Officer is responsible for providing advice on vegetation requirements for land use development proposals in accordance with Council's Vegetation Management Code and land use policies within the city planning scheme. You will provide specialist advice on a diverse range of vegetation/arboriculture issues relating to the operations of Council's City Development branch.
The role will also provide advice in the assessment of Operational Works applications within the City whilst remaining in accordance with statutory requirements and Council's aims and objectives.
About your new role
- Undertake assessment of development applications, operational works (tree works) and management plans per the relevant vegetation management legislation.
- Prepare reports/correspondence detailing the assessment of development applications against Council's Planning Scheme, policies and guidelines, environmental objectives and relevant legislation.
- Provide specialist advice on a diverse range of vegetation/arboriculture issues relating to the efficient and effective operations of the Environmental Assessment team.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to the Town Planners, Landscape Planning Officers, and Environmental Planners in relation to complex Arboricultural matters.
- Undertake site inspections to ensure that vegetation management and landscaping accords with the planning schemes, and conditions of approvals.
- liaise with internal stakeholders from multiple branches of council including City Development, Environment Heritage and Resilience and Infrastructure Gold Coast to achieve outcomes in accordance with the City Plan and to work towards City wide goals including Urban Forest planning.
What you bring to your new role
- An ability to effectively communicate with clients/stakeholders.
- Ability to work productively in a team environment and autonomously.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and manage tasks in a timely manner
- You have well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person
Sophie Olson Pons
Email - solssonpons@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Tuesday 30 September 2025
Applications close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.