BRING YOUR PASSION FOR URBAN FORESTS AND PARKS TO OUR TEAM AT TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

• $77,223.52 - $82,594.58 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Temporary Full time position until 30 June 2027.
• This position is based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.

About the Toowoomba Region.

Nestled approximately 125km west of Brisbane, the Toowoomba Region beckons as the enchanting gateway to the Darling Downs. Rising from its roots as the Garden City, Toowoomba has blossomed into Australia's largest inland regional city. The Toowoomba Regional Council oversees an expansive regional landscape, encompassing the thriving urban centre of Toowoomba and the vibrant regional hubs of Oakey, Pittsworth, Millmerran, Highfields, Crow's Nest, Clifton, Greenmount, Goombungee, and Yarraman.

About Parks & Recreation.

The Parks & Recreation Team are the secret behind the Toowoomba Region's beautiful parks and gardens. With over 7000 hectares of public gardens, bushland park, sports and recreation facilities and other open space and an extensive urban forest, the Toowoomba region is well known for its liveability and green infrastructure. The Parks and Recreation Services Branch is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining our beautiful green infrastructure, some of which is heritage listed, and keeping up with the strong growth across the region. The team is a diverse mix of approximately 200 people working as labourers, gardeners, arborists, horticulturalists, plant operators, rangers, cleaners, project managers, landscape architects, administrators, regulators and their managers and leaders.

About the position.

The Urban Forest Project Officer position will assist with the planning, development and support of the Council's urban forest and park policy activities across the region. This will involve providing support and advice to the Urban Forest Policy Officer and Park Strategy team on a range of matters, including tree removals, assessing tree performance, capture of urban forest data, mid-term inspections of developer contributions to the urban forest and assisting with data collection and information review to develop urban forest management plans, veteran tree management plans and street tree masterplans.

This position will work under general direction.

Benefits of the Workplace - Where Lifestyle Meets Career.

• Immerse yourself in the heart of one of Australia's most captivating regions, offering the perfect blend of city and country living.
• Work in an expansive and serene environment tailored to your specific needs, complete with ergonomic workstations, multiple breakout spaces, and well-appointed meeting rooms.
• Join a supportive and empowering multi-disciplinary team passionately committed to enhancing the region's liveability.
• Embrace flexible work arrangements tailored to your lifestyle.
• Revel in new office facilities boasting abundant free parking, an on-site gym, inviting lunchrooms, and outdoor shaded picnic tables.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club - TRC Employee's Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program - free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the attached Position Description when submitting their application.