SALARY: $99,839 - 114,434 p.a + Super + Leaseback Vehicle

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570

Enjoy a 35-hour working week
Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
Free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology
Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport
Shape the future of Camden's urban landscape.

Camden Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Landscape Officer to play a key role in protecting and enhancing our urban canopy and green infrastructure network.

Working within our Urban Forest Services team, you will provide specialist technical advice on landscape design, development assessment, urban forestry and environmental outcomes, helping to create connected, sustainable and liveable spaces for our growing community.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the long-term character and environmental sustainability of one of Australia's fastest-growing local government areas while working with a collaborative team committed to innovation, partnership and excellence.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

Tertiary degree qualification, together with extensive relevant experience in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Arboriculture or a related discipline
Demonstrated ability to provide specialist technical advice on landscape design, tree management, vegetation management, and urban canopy matters
Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, planning controls, Australian Standards, and industry best practice relating to landscape assessment, tree management and urban forest outcomes
Demonstrated experience using GIS, asset management systems, landscape design software, graphic design software, or other spatial and technical applications relevant to the role
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and mentor and provide technical guidance while contributing effectively to a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed recommendations
Current Class C Drivers Licence
Desirable:

Experience working in local government, planning, development assessment or regulatory environment
Experience in compliance investigations, tree preservation matters or the resolution of complex vegetation management issues
Demonstrated experience managing consultants, contractors or multidisciplinary projects.