We are currently recruiting a Vegetation Officer to join our Operations, People and Safety division. This role has a preferred location of Orange, however Bathurst will also be considered.
We are currently recruiting a Vegetation Officer to join our Operations, People and Safety division. This role has a preferred location of Orange, however Bathurst will also be considered.
This role reports to the Senior Program Supervisor Vegetation Operations and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of Essential Energy’s Vegetation Management program across assigned geographical areas. The Vegetation Officer is responsible for conducting audits, assessing vegetation risks, and supporting contractor and customer engagement to ensure safe and compliant vegetation practices around our network.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator specialisation)
• Driver’s licence
• Experience in utility vegetation management and arboriculture practices
• Understanding of electricity distribution networks
• Experience with ICT hardware and business systems
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Organised and pragmatic with good problem-solving skillsWillingness to undertake further training

• Conduct routine audits of vegetation inspections and works to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g. AS4373)
• Report non-compliant work and assist in incident investigations
• Assess vegetation risks adjacent to the distribution network, including fall-in tree assessments
• Coordinate site activities during unplanned events and outages
• Engage with landowners, councils, and customers to facilitate vegetation maintenance
• Provide arboricultural advice and support contractor inductions
• Maintain accurate vegetation records and contribute to process improvementsPromote safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion across all operations