Senior Team Leader, Tree Management

Why Join City of Ryde?

• Influence the long‑term health and sustainability of Ryde’s urban forest
• Lead meaningful work that directly benefits the community and environment
• Be part of a values‑driven organisation with a strong focus on safety, inclusion, and service excellence
• Access professional development and leadership opportunities
• Attractive remuneration + motor vehicle allowance

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council will continue to deliver a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

Make a lasting impact on Ryde’s urban forest

The City of Ryde is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Team Leader - Tree Management (known as Senior Coordinator – Tree Management within City of Ryde) to lead the strategic and day‑to‑day delivery of Council’s tree management services across public and private land.

This is a key leadership role for someone who is passionate about arboriculture, community outcomes, and environmental sustainability. You’ll provide expert advice, guide best‑practice outcomes, and play a critical role in protecting and enhancing Ryde’s urban canopy for current and future generations.

 What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead Council’s Tree Management team to deliver best‑practice urban forestry outcomes aligned with strategic priorities. This includes overseeing tree health assessments on public and private land, ensuring compliance with DCP 9.5 and the Tree Management Plan, responding to illegal tree works, and managing complex customer enquiries. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and the community to improve service delivery, strengthen policy understanding, and support long‑term environmental outcomes.

In addition you will also have:

• A Diploma (Level 5) in Arboriculture or strong, hands‑on industry experience in tree management
• A current NSW Class C driver’s licence
• Proven experience leading, coordinating, or supervising a team, with the ability to support and motivate others
• Solid industry experience with a good working knowledge of Australian Standards for tree work
• Confidence in preparing reports and written correspondence for a range of audiences, including internal teams and community members
• The ability to manage changing workloads, balance priorities, and meet deadlines
• Experience using tree testing and investigative equipment to assess tree condition and risk.

 Culture & Benefits

• Accrue a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
• Opportunity to sign up and become a fitness passport member
• Uniform and equipment supplied
• Learning & Development opportunities (tickets/licences renewals & updates, training, opportunities to relive in higher paid positions, etc)
• Collaborative team environment
• Various health & well-being initiatives (monthly fresh fruit delivery, skin checks, flu vaccinations, etc)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave, LSL after 5 years, 3 extra leave days at Christmas

How to Apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

If you’re passionate about trees, leadership, and community outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. Click here to review the Position Description or call Nick Wright on 9952 8219 for a confidential discussion.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $108,604.71 to $141,186.12 + $13,500 motor vehicle allowance + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 19^th May 2026 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or call Nick Wright on 9952 8219 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety