BRING YOUR PASSION FOR URBAN FORESTS AND GREEN SPACES TO A TEAM INTEGRAL TO OUR REGION'S PARKS STRATEGY

• $106,377.46 - $113,406.62 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based at the Principal Depot in Charlton.

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 Policy Officer is responsible for managing the development, implementation, and ongoing support of Council’s policies, strategies, and initiatives relating to parks and the urban forest across the region. This role plays a key part in ensuring the sustainable management, enhancement, and protection of public green spaces and tree assets within both natural and urban environments.

The Officer will provide high-level strategic and technical advice on a range of complex issues, including development applications, planning proposals, vegetation management, and urban greening. They will work closely with internal teams, including planning, environment, and asset management, as well as liaise with external stakeholders such as developers, community groups, government agencies, and consultants.

This position will work under limited 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.
• Take advantage of a range of opportunities offered by Toowoomba Regional Council, including:
  • 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 Position Description when submitting their application.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.