Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

🌳 Step up. Lead the way on-site.

Empower a team that makes a genuine difference in our City.

About us

We are a motivated team focused on maintaining safe, vibrant open spaces across the City, with a reputation for customer-centric service. This on-site leading role offers support from a collaborative leadership team and opportunities for career development and growth. We celebrate diversity, foster an inclusive workplace, and encourage autonomy in decision-making.

About you

You’ve got a background in Arboriculture, enjoy working collaboratively, and can lead by example on-site whilst ensuring the smooth delivery of parks maintenance.

You hold the following qualifications and licences:

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Class MR Drivers Licence or willingness to obtain

Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White card) or willingness to obtain

Temporary Traffic Management Ticket Supervisory (TTM) or willingness to obtain

Licence to Perform High Risk Work class: Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

Safe Work at Heights ticket

Provide First Aid Certificate

Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker certificate

Willingness to undertake a Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process

About the position

Reporting directly to the Team Leader Arboriculture, the Leading Worker Arboriculture not only actively participates in the team's daily operational activities but also assumes the pivotal role of overseeing on-site operations of the Arboriculture team. This encompasses ensuring the efficient delivery of arboriculture maintenance for the Council's vegetation and other parks-related tasks across streets and reserves.

The successful applicant will be required to:

Ensure works are carried out in accordance with WH&S requirements.

Manage resources (people, materials and plant) to deliver Arboriculture programs and other related works to time, cost and quality.

Provide a support role to the Team Leader Arboriculture.

On site supervision and co-ordination of team.

Onsite induction/training of new staff.

Provide advice and guidance for onsite enquiries by the public.

Utilise as required electronic asset management systems.

Position Description - Leading Worker Arboriculture

You will be rostered on a 9-day fortnight schedule, optimising your work time wile offering flexibility.

Why work for us

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.

Apply today!

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $75,689 and $76,911 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications.

The remuneration will shortly be increased in-line with our Field Staff Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

We’re shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in, early applications are strongly encouraged.

For more information about the role or for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Buck, Team Leader Arboriculture on 0418 841 095, or via email [email protected].

👉 Applications to be submitted via the City of Tea Tree Gully Careers site.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.