• Regular RDOs
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
  
• Great team and generous employee benefits

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Team Leader Trees to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide "best value" services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for supervising and coordinating staff involved in the construction and maintenance of Council's parks, reserves, and sports fields. Additionally you will oversee arboriculture works in Council's reserves and streets, ensuring that projects are completed to specification in a timely and cost-effective manner.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate in Arboriculture and/or Horticulture or Trade Certificate or equivalent qualifications combined with experience
  
• Experience in supervising staff engaged in arboriculture/horticultural activities safely and effectively or proven ability/potential to do so
• Current C Class Driver's Licence
  
• White Card (General Construction Induction Card)

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being situated right beside the leafy Blackman Park on the Lane Cove river

How to apply:

Please click on "Apply now" and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Bryan Dempsey on (02) 9911 3553.

Salary range:

Up to $95K per annum (including super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Tuesday 15 July 2025.