About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
At Penrith City Council, the Strategic Asset Management Department is dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability, performance and value of Council’s infrastructure assets. We lead the asset management and renewal planning of a diverse portfolio, including roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, buildings, public trees and open space infrastructure within active and passive open spaces such as parks, sporting fields and playgrounds. Working collaboratively across the organisation, we contribute to the planning and design of public spaces and infrastructure to ensure well-managed, functional and resilient community assets. Our work supports informed, risk-based and financially responsible decision-making, aligned with best practice frameworks and a strong focus on delivering safe, sustainable and well-managed public assets in support of Council’s long-term community outcomes.
About the role
This role supports the safe and sustainable management of Council’s urban tree network through the delivery of scheduled tree inspections, risk-based assessments, and the preparation of arboricultural reports. You will also contribute to tree inventory data collection and provide technical advice across Council-managed land. The role is integral to the implementation of Council’s Street and Park Tree Management Plan, balancing public safety with the long-term health of the urban canopy.
The position also contributes to strategic public tree asset management by supporting the development and review of strategic frameworks and guidelines related to Council’s tree assets. You will work collaboratively across teams to help guide appropriate tree selection, placement and long-term viability in the context of new developments, upgrades and other Council-led initiatives.
Essential criteria
- Minimum AQF Level 5 Arborist qualification.
- Experience in arboriculture techniques including tree assessments and reports.
- Extensive work experience in tree management field.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Current Class C Driver Licence.
Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,765.00 - $107,380.00 + 12% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on 23 July 2025. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Adam Lowe, Asset Coordinator - Parks and Open Space, on 4732 8698.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
