• Permanent Full-Time position
• Band 8 - $129K to $145K (commensurate with experience) + Super 
• Access to monthly ADO
• Based in Notting Hill

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The City Services division sustainably plans, builds, presents, and enhances our built and green community infrastructure to ensure our community values the services we provide. 

The Horticultural Services department presents and enhances our great green spaces and environment in which people connect, play and enjoy.

About the Position

This position is pivotal in managing and enhancing our urban forest through advocacy, strategy development and implementation, and delivery of operational and capital works programs to ensure that we exceed our tree canopy target of 30% by 2040.

Skills and Experience

• An experienced people leader with a growth mindset
• Demonstrated and diverse knowledge of managing large tree populations in a public setting
• A proven track record managing large service contracts and delivery of city greening projects  
• Driven to exceed customer expectations
• Passionate and knowledgeable in urban forest and city greening practices

Requirements

• A tertiary (minimum Diploma level) qualification in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, or related qualification with extensive and diverse experience
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Working knowledge of the Electricity Safety Regulations
• Employee Working with Children Check 
• Satisfactory National Police Check; and
• Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

• Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
• Vibrant health and well-being programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible working arrangements
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications close Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Paul Ridgway on 9518 3720 or at paul.ridgway@monash.vic.gov.au 

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email talent@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.