Urban Forest Officer

Permanent / Full-time

Salary: $73,223 - $75,844 per annum + 12% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Access to Fitness Passport

• 9-day fortnight

• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees

• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

In Fremantle, every tree-lined street and green space tells a story, and our Parks & Landscape

crew help write it. Our Parks & Landscape crew are the ones behind the green spaces, tree-lined

streets, and playgrounds families grow up in. Whether it’s laying turf, maintaining heritage

streetscapes, or caring for native bushland, your work directly shapes how people experience

their neighbourhood. This is hands-on, outdoor work with a clear purpose; keeping Freo vibrant,

clean and full of life. You’ll be part of a solid, supportive team, working with the tools and

equipment you need to make an impact on our local environment.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, motivated

and enthusiastic Urban Forest Officer to join our Urban Forest Service Team. You will be a

passionate team player that has a genuine interest in caring for and growing the City’s

Trees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the effective implementation of street and reserve tree planting and

maintenance programs.

• Provide a high standard of courteous and efficient service to internal and external

customers and stakeholders.To be considered for this position, you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in arboriculture, horticulture or other relevant discipline.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, mobile field technology and to

manage task specific information and technology systems.

• Ability to operate as an effective and productive team member.

• A current WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

• White card

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and

value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders,

and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to

apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to

fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the

contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would

like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover

letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover

letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate

for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm Thursday 5th of

March 2026 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Hugo Saunders on 9432 9953.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.