Senior Landscape Planner / Arboriculture

• Join a team that helps bring inspirational landscapes and parks to the City of Casey.
• Permanent full time role with hybrid and flexible working conditions.
• Band 6 salary range from $102,667 to $111,908 plus Super (subject to experience) and monthly RDO for full time 40 hour weeks

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria's largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast - inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city's rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That's why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees
• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it.
• Familyfriendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life's biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Workout Wednesdays, discounted gym memberships and an onsite cafe - convenience in one place.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

This role plays a key part in shaping the future of the City of Casey's landscapes through providing specialist arboricultural and landscape planning advice to support sustainable development and high-quality design outcomes.

The role involves assessing development applications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, planning policies, and industry standards. Working collaboratively with planners, engineers, developers, and other design professionals, the Planning Arborist / Landscape Planner provides recommendations that balance development objectives with the protection and enhancement of canopy, landscape character, and the provision of the best public open space for Casey residents.

What You'll deliver

• Evaluate landscape planning referrals and provide clear, professional advice.
• Respond to enquiries and explain landscape matters to professional and nonprofessional stakeholders.
• Provide specialist advice and support to Planning Investigation Officers on compliance and enforcement matters.
• Assess and review landscape initiatives prepared by other planning authorities.
• Communicate assessment outcomes and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• A qualification in landscape architecture, landscape design, aboriculture or related field and extensive experience in the landscape, aboriculture or horticultural field.
• Experience with reading and interpreting landscape architectural plans.
• High level of horticultural knowledge
• Experience and knowledge aspects of landscape construction
• Understanding of Australian Standard AS 4970-2025 Protection of trees on development site.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is the ability to provide practical, evidence-based advice.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check and Eligibility to Work check.
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

For enquiries, contact , Rebecca Jamieson - Principal Landscape Planner, on 9709 9237 and [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Monday 3 August 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or [email protected].

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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