Description We are currently recruiting a Vegetation Officer to join our Operations, People and Safety division. This role has a preferred location of Orange, however Bathurst will also be considered. This role reports to the Senior Program Supervisor Vegetation Operations and plays a key role in supporting the delivery of Essential Energy’s Vegetation Management program across assigned geographical areas. The Vegetation Officer is responsible for conducting audits, assessing vegetation risks, and supporting contractor and customer engagement to ensure safe and compliant vegetation practices around our network. Key Responsibilities Conduct routine audits of vegetation inspections and works to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g. AS4373) Report non-compliant work and assist in incident investigations Assess vegetation risks adjacent to the distribution network, including fall-in tree assessments Coordinate site activities during unplanned events and outages Engage with landowners, councils, and customers to facilitate vegetation maintenance Provide arboricultural advice and support contractor inductions Maintain accurate vegetation records and contribute to process improvements Promote safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion across all operations About You As a Vegetation Officer, you will bring strong arboricultural knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance. You will be experienced in vegetation management and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Required Qualifications/Skills Certificate III in Arboriculture (Works Coordinator specialisation) Driver’s licence Experience in utility vegetation management and arboriculture practices Understanding of electricity distribution networks Experience with ICT hardware and business systems Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment Organised and pragmatic with good problem-solving skills Willingness to undertake further training Why Essential Energy We offer competitive remuneration and 16.5% superannuation, plus access to a wide range of employee benefits including corporate partnerships (Qantas, Optus, nib, Mildura Health Fund), and health and wellbeing programs like Fitness Passport. Explore more on our employee benefits page . For further information, please contact Bradley Cole, Senior Program Supervisor on 0419 513 427. Applications close on Sunday 31 August at 11:55pm AEST. Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
