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• Develop, lead and manage our arboriculture program across our iconic parklands estates
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office Location - Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,693 to $138,510 + super

Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of our beautiful city.


If you are passionate about preserving and enhancing the tree estate in Sydney's iconic urban parks and open spaces, we have a unique opportunity for you. Greater Sydney Parklands is a city-wide agency dedicated to the growth and preservation of parklands and is seeking a dedicated Tree Services Manager to join our team. As the manager of Tree Services, you be responsible for developing, leading and coordinating the arboriculture program for Greater Sydney Parklands.


The role
As Manager Tree Services, you’ll develop and lead the arboriculture program, focusing on industry best practice to maintain and expand a healthy, diverse urban tree estate. Your role involves balancing various environmental, social, and heritage factors to achieve optimum outcomes for our tree population by utilising contemporary strategies and delivering operational excellence. You will manage tree maintenance contracts, develop succession planning and planting programs, implement safety and sustainability protocols, and provide expert advice on tree asset management, all while aligning with strategic urban and park development goals.


Current Projects
A number of exciting projects which the Manager Tree Services will lead are being developed and include -

• A Tree Management Plan for Callan Park,
• an extensive tree planting program throughout WSP,
• succession planning for Parramatta Park

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Tree Services


What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in Arboriculture or related discipline and/or relevant experience.
• Ability to be contacted and work outside of normal bandwidth hours and on weekends if required.
• Current Driver’s license and the ability to travel to attend work at any site within the GSP portfolio as directed.

About us
Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.

Our 2023-24 year in review can be seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj9yoSwZ5FA

What’s in it for me?
Join our team operating in a dynamic, fast paced environment committed to a positive work culture with active collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.


Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 1^st June 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kerrie Davies on 02 9895 7516 or kerrie.davies@gsp.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.