Are you a strategic leader passionate about urban forestry and community wellbeing? Join Sutherland Shire Council as our Tree Canopy Manager and take the lead in delivering high-impact tree management programs that enhance, protect and sustain our valued public tree canopy.

• Lead a passionate, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to enhancing and protecting our community’s vital urban tree canopy.
• Drive innovative tree management programs that promote sustainability, safety and community wellbeing.
• Shape the future of urban forestry while enjoying strong support for professional growth within a progressive Council environment.

About The Role

In this leadership position, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team, driving a culture focused on positive outcomes for Council and the community. Your expertise in research, planning and performance management will ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable and compliant tree management services.

You will be accountable for strategic planning, budget management and enhancing service delivery through collaborative and informed decision-making, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, develop, and motivate a professional team to meet organisational goals
• Champion excellent customer service, safety and ethical standards
• Oversee budget management with a focus on sustainability
• Ensure tree management aligns with policies, legislation and best practices
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative strategies and performance metrics
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, the community and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a confident, proactive leader with a strong background and qualifications in arboriculture, environmental management or a related field. You will bring a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others and a proven track record of delivering safe, sustainable and community-focused tree management outcomes.

You’ll need to have extensive experience working in complex, community-facing environments, ideally with exposure to local government or similar public service settings. Your ability to manage budgets, lead planning initiatives and embed performance-driven processes will be crucial to your success in this role.

You should be comfortable navigating legislative and policy frameworks, with a strong understanding of arboricultural best practice, urban canopy planning and risk management. A key part of this role is stakeholder engagement, so excellent interpersonal and communication skills—along with a high level of emotional intelligence—are essential.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, Apply now and make a lasting impact on our urban landscape!

How to Apply

Review our Candidate Information Pack and Position Description.

Your application will need to include a:

• cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role and addressing the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages)
• current and detailed resume.