ABOUT US

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more!

At Penrith City Council, the Strategic Asset Management Department is dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability, performance and value of Council’s infrastructure assets. We lead the asset management and renewal planning of a diverse portfolio, including roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, buildings, public trees and open space infrastructure within active and passive open spaces such as parks, sporting fields and playgrounds. Working collaboratively across the organisation, we contribute to the planning and design of public spaces and infrastructure to ensure well-managed, functional and resilient community assets. Our work supports informed, risk-based and financially responsible decision-making, aligned with best practice frameworks and a strong focus on delivering safe, sustainable and well-managed public assets in support of Council’s long-term community outcomes.

This role supports the safe and sustainable management of Council’s urban tree network through the delivery of scheduled tree inspections, risk-based assessments, and the preparation of arboricultural reports. You will also contribute to tree inventory data collection and provide technical advice across Council-managed land. The role is integral to the implementation of Council’s Street and Park Tree Management Plan, balancing public safety with the long-term health of the urban canopy.
The position also contributes to strategic public tree asset management by supporting the development and review of strategic frameworks and guidelines related to Council’s tree assets. You will work collaboratively across teams to help guide appropriate tree selection, placement and long-term viability in the context of new developments, upgrades and other Council-led initiatives.