Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for trees, you will enjoy this role.

With your experience in arboricultural operations, you will assist with pruning and tree maintenance and see the benefits of your work throughout the city's landscape.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Skilled arboricultural maintenance activities across parks, reserves, nature strips, and central business districts
• Operate specific arboricultural machinery including woodchippers, elevated platforms and chainsaws

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current MR Licence
• Chainsaw Operator's ticket
• Experience in arboriculture tasks
• Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, leadership and safety

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $71,190 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• 9 day fortnight: Every second weekend is a long weekend
• Positive workplace culture: Join a professional and supportive team who are dedicated to tree maintenance
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise, and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining which role/s you are interested in and describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of the role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 9 October 2025

Please direct any related questions to [email protected].

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.