Urban Forest Officer
- An opportunity to drive transformation
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision – Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Urban Forest Officer to conduct the maintenance, development and sustainability of the City of Cockburn’s urban forest and streetscape assets.
Reporting to the Urban Forest Supervisor, the role is responsible for undertaking tree assessments, identifying pruning and root management requirements, coordinating and monitoring contracted works, and contributing to annual tree planting and maintenance programs.
The position plays an important role in ensuring the City’s tree assets are managed safely and effectively, while delivering high levels of customer service and engaging respectfully with residents, businesses, contractors and other stakeholders. The role also contributes to asset management, budget planning, compliance inspections, contract administration and the ongoing development of the City’s urban forest.
About You
You are an experienced arboriculture or horticulture professional with a passion for urban greening and sustainable landscapes. You bring strong technical knowledge and practical experience in tree assessment, pruning, contractor management and urban forest maintenance.
You are a confident communicator who enjoys building positive relationships with residents, contractors, businesses and colleagues. With a strong customer service focus, you can effectively respond to enquiries, provide technical advice and manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
You are organised, proactive and capable of working with limited supervision. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety and understanding of industry best practice will enable you to contribute to the ongoing development and management of the City of Cockburn’s urban forest.
Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:
- Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture
- Well developed organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of tree procurement and seasonal planting needs
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.
Salary and Benefits
Starting from Level 5 Step 1 – Step 4 ($96,988 – $102,899) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.
Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please call Logan Vickers, Urban Forest Supervisor.
How to Apply
Please submit your application via the City of Cockburn jobs portal.
You will need to address the selection criteria detailed in the Position Description and Advertisement as part of your application (maximum of two pages).
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
