Urban Forest Supervisor

Job description

Urban Forest Supervisor Reference number: 11098: Closing date: 11:00pm, Thursday 14 May 2026 - Full-time permanent position. - Salary commencing at $100,577.59 per annum, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience. - Band 6. The Opportunity: The Trees and Urban Forest Team is seeking an experienced Urban Forest Supervisor to lead the planning and delivery of Council’s annual tree planting program and play a key role in achieving the MV2040 canopy coverage targets. Reporting to the Coordinator Trees and Urban Forest, this role provides strategic oversight of planting programs across streets, shopping precincts, and open spaces, while managing planning referrals and significant tree enquiries. You will work closely with the community, internal stakeholders, and contractors to deliver high-quality, resilient urban forest outcomes that support environmental sustainability and liveability. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the planning, delivery, monitoring, and reporting of Council’s annual tree planting program, ensuring full and timely delivery of capital works. - Identify and prioritise planting locations across the municipality to support canopy targets, species di...