Senior Landscape Assessment Officer

• Salary $109,513.56 to $127,034.96 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements

• Undertake detailed landscape and tree assessments for development applications
• Prepare clear, concise, and legally robust reports and recommendations
• Provide expert advice to internal departments, applicants, and the public
• Investigate complaints and non-compliant works, and recommend mitigating measures
• Represent Council at Planning Panels, on-site inspections, and Land & Environment Court proceedings as required
• Ensure compliance with Council’s Environmental Management System Policy and Corporate Standards & Procedures on environmental management practices
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team environment

• Tertiary qualifications in Landscape Architecture or equivalent
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• OHS General Induction (White Card) for construction work in NSW
• 3–5 years of professional experience in development assessment and analysis
• Substantial experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and arboriculture
• In-depth knowledge of NSW planning legislation and local government frameworks
• Strong understanding of environmental management principles
• High-level written and verbal communication, including report writing and customer interaction
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution abilities

• 35 hour working week
• Work from Home (WFH) options / Flexible Working Arrangements in line with Council’s Policy and subject to approval
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Ku-ring-gai Council