Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as a Crew Leader.

In this role you work as part of a team that focusses on maintaining and improving Council's public tree Assets.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead a small team of staff at an operational level.
• Ensure Council's Street Tree Under-pruning program meets service requirement and is undertaken in accordance with service agreements, rosters and programs.
• Provide recommendations for the maintenance and management of Council's Street & Public Tree Assets and implement as required.
• Plan and organise day to day activities of the crew members ensuring the crew is adequately resourced to undertake their duties.
• Assist the Team Leader to provide on the job skills development and training to staff.
• Assist the Team Leader to provide feedback to residents, business & property owners, etc. and resolve minor maintenance issues.
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of all areas under the position holder's control and where necessary take corrective action.
• Provide assistance and advice to Council, management, staff, customers and the community when necessary.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture or a similar relevant field.
• Current Class MR Drivers Licence
• Safe Work Near Overhead Powerlines certificate or equivalent.
• Chainsaw Certificate Level 1 (trim and cross cut felled trees) or equivalent.
• Chainsaw Certificate Level 2 (Basic) or equivalent.
• RMS Traffic Control Certificate 'Traffic Controller', or equivalent.
• RMS Traffic Control Certificate 'Implement Traffic Control Plans', or equivalent.
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience in tree maintenance or a similar field (4 years plus)
• Experience in leading and supervising tree maintenance crews or similar.
• Skills & experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position.
• Ability to undertake visual tree assessments, interpret information and provide relevant advice regarding short, medium and long term options for management of trees

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $77,261 (Grade E, Step 1) + AWACA + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience

What's in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) on 0409 265 408

How to apply:

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply' button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 12 October 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.