Project Officer - Trees

Company Description

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. We invest in our people, embrace innovation and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are part of everyday work.

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

You will help expand and enhance the City’s urban forest through meaningful tree planting programs and greening initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to combine project delivery, stakeholder engagement, design and environmental outcomes while making a visible impact across local communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop street and park tree programs
• Prepare planting plans and specifications
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation
• Coordinate contractors and internal work crews
• Create and monitor watering and tree establishment programs
• Engage residents on planting initiatives
• Maintain spatial mapping and tree records
• Drive city greening and canopy outcomes

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a project-focused urban forest professional who is passionate about creating greener communities. You'll ideally bring:

• Certificate III Arboriculture or transferable qualification such as Horticulture
• Strong tree planting project experience
• Spatial mapping and GIS system skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation
• Project budgeting and cost estimation capability
• Contract supervision and quality assurance experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Current driver license and safety focus

Additional Information

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Grow With Us: Leadership programs and study support

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape a greener future for Stirling, apply today! Applications close Thursday 1 October 2026 at 6pm. We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait! http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Questions? Contact us on (08) 9205 8843.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.