Senior Arboriculture Planning Officer – Environmental Assessment
An exciting opportunity to join the Environmental Assessment team as a Senior Arboriculture Planning Officer. This role provides specialist 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 advise on a diverse range of vegetation/arboriculture issues related to the operations of Council's City Development branch and provide guidance in the assessment of Operational Works applications within statutory requirements and Council's aims and objectives.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders from multiple council branches to achieve outcomes in accordance with the City Plan and urban forest planning goals.
What you bring to your new role
- 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.
- 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 should be less than 2MB in size, PDF format preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview, a face-to-face or virtual interview, reference checks, 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 vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
Equal employment chance statement: The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Contact Person: Sophie Olson Pons
Email:
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industry: Government Administration
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.
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📌 Senior Arboriculture Planning Officer
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