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About the Role
We are seeking a confident and experienced arboriculture professional who is ready to take on a senior consulting role. You will bring a well‑developed understanding of arboricultural principles, strong industry experience, and the ability to provide informed, high‑level guidance across a diverse project portfolio.
This position is suited to someone who is comfortable working autonomously, contributing expert insight, and supporting the development of others. You will play a key role in shaping project outcomes, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth and refinement of our consulting services. You’ll join a collaborative, solutions‑focused team committed to delivering rigorous, high‑quality arboricultural outcomes for our clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities
• Complete on‑site tree inspections, health assessments, and hazard evaluations.
• Undertake detailed tree risk assessments, retention assessments, and arboricultural development reports.
• Provide specialist arboricultural advice to clients, contractors, planners, and local government stakeholders.
• Produce clear, accurate, and industry-aligned technical reports.
• Manage, support & deliver projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and local government sectors.
• Use GIS & digital field‑capture tools to collect and analyse data.
• Continue developing your technical capability through professional development.
• Deliver high‑quality arboricultural outcomes across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less‑tenured arborists, building their capabilities.
• Collaborate with in-house ecologists.
• Undertake ecology work when overflow occurs.
Why Join Us?
• Professional Development: Opportunities for mentorship and career growth within the company.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for the environment.
• Flexible Work Options: We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance including WFH & flexible start and finish times.
• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Program available to all staff + 10 additional ‘flexi leave’ days for Full Time employees.
If you are passionate about Arboriculture and eager to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter in PDF format detailing your interest and qualifications for the position to hr@andersonep.com.au
Requirements
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Essential:
• AQF Level 5 in Arboriculture (minimum).
• 5 years' experience in arboriculture (preferably in consulting).
• Strong experience writing arborist reports, project management & delivery.
• Experience dealing with local councils, developers and planning requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Familiarity with Project Administration software (such as Vantagepoint or other applicable software).
• Proficient use of ARCGis mapping software.
• A former climber wanting to stay in the industry without being on the tools full-time but still interested in conducting hands on work occasionally.
About the Company
Anderson Environment & Planning is a dynamic & eclectic environmental consultancy.
AEP provides high-level environmental services, advice, strategic direction and management for sectors including major projects, biodiversity offsetting, land development, energy/renewables, infrastructure, legal, conservation, government, mining and quarrying.
Based in our 3 offices in Carrington (Newcastle), Petersham (Sydney) & Tuggerah (Central Coast) and serving clients across NSW, we’re a close-knit team of 70 professionals with a reputation for excellence and a team culture that values quality works and outcomes, plus a laugh along the way.
AEP is proud to have one of the largest ecology teams in NSW, and are experts in all aspects of NSW biodiversity, bushfire and arboriculture planning and legislation. We assist clients at every stage of their planning, development and conservation projects, and regularly achieve positive outcomes.
AEP has a faithful client base, many of which have collaborated with AEP since its foundation in 2013, working closely with Managing Director – Craig Anderson and the AEP leadership group, experienced and well-respected Ecologists, Accredited Biodiversity Assessors, AQF5 Arborists, Qualified Bushfire Planners & various Operational Support roles.
As demand for our services grows, we are expanding our team of five (5) AQF5 Diploma qualified arborists and seeking a Senior Arborist who can contribute depth, leadership, and technical confidence to our project portfolio. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working at a high level across complex urban environmental projects, brings strong professional judgement, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic consulting environment.