Vegetation Officer

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As an Enterprise Agreement level position, this position is currently open to Essential Energy permanent employees only.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Vegetation Officer who will provide dedicated support and assistance to the Senior Program Supervisor and the Senior Vegetation Program Officer roles in delivering the Vegetation Management program across assigned geographical areas in a timely, quality and compliant manner.

This role will be based within the
Essential Energy footprint
including Lismore, Ballina or
Ewingsdale
areas.

About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in utility vegetation management and arboriculture practices, along with a solid understanding of electricity distribution networks. Proficiency in using ICT hardware and relevant business systems is essential, as is experience in direct customer and stakeholder engagement.

Key skills include the ability to support effective program outcomes, manage contractors, and communicate clearly. Strong interpersonal abilities, particularly in influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution are vital, alongside the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Candidates should possess sound problem-solving and organisational
skills, and
show a willingness to undertake further training as needed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Audit & Compliance: Conduct routine audits of vegetation work to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, contractual, and quality standards (e.g. AS4373); report non-compliance.

• Operational Support: Perform vegetation risk assessments, initiate switching requests (where qualified), and support system access for crews and contractors.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with customers, councils, and landowners to resolve complaints, obtain access, and promote positive outcomes.

• Coordination & Incident Response: Assist senior staff with performance monitoring, contractor inductions, and coordination during unplanned events.

• Advisory & Records Management: Provide
  arboricultural
  advice, update vegetation records in business systems, and suggest improvements to processes.

• Ethical Conduct & Inclusion: Demonstrate and promote respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with company policies and the Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator specialisation)

• Drivers Licence

Note: This position is not eligible for experience-based progression. The qualifications listed as mandatory are required for this role.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit
our
employee benefits page
for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a
WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women
.

As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country – we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD - we are an organisation with a wider variety of roles than you may first think.

For further information please contact Jayden Lyons, Operational Services Manager – Vegetation on 0448 080 058.

Applications close on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 11:55pm.

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