Tree Programs Lead

Job description

Company Description Job Description: Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. Shape the future of one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing urban environments Hume City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated arboriculture professional to lead key programs that protect, renew, and expand our urban forest. This is a unique opportunity to influence city‑wide outcomes and help build a greener, more climate‑resilient future for our community. As the Tree Programs Lead, you’ll provide expert advice across planning and infrastructure projects, guide strategic planting and renewal programs, and ensure high‑quality outcomes through strong data, contract, and asset management. You’ll play a central role in safeguarding existing trees, driving canopy growth, and embedding best‑practice arboriculture across the organisation. You’ll supervise the Tree Establishment Programs Officer, collaborate with planners, engineers, contractors, and community stakeholders, and contribute to policy, strategy, species trials, and long‑term...