At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate arboricultural services to maintain our urban forest's health.
- Company: Join Blue Mountains City Council, committed to sustainability and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, performance bonuses, and allowances.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on urban forestry while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in arboriculture, leadership skills, and safety compliance required.
The predicted salary is between 79483 - 95380 $ per year.
Join our team to oversee and coordinate arboricultural services, ensuring the health and sustainability of our urban forest. We're looking for a leader to manage high-quality pruning, tree removals, and vegetation management. This role emphasizes safety, operational planning, and achieving Council goals. You'll foster teamwork, communicate with key stakeholders, and implement tree care strategies to support the city’s canopy cover targets. If you’re passionate about urban forestry and want to make a positive impact.
We seek a skilled professional in arboriculture and urban forestry with a strong leadership background, proven experience in tree care operations, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate excels in operational planning, effective stakeholder communication, and implementing strategies to enhance the city’s canopy cover and achieve environmental goals.
Remuneration: base salary commencing at $79,483 to $95,380 gross per annum + adverse working conditions allowance of $1,190 gross per annum + 12% superannuation + annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%) + annual award increase.
Closing date: 15 November 2026.
Applications must address the Essential Criteria.
Lead Arboricultural Technician in Katoomba employer: Blue Mountains City Council
Blue Mountains City Council is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative work culture and providing ample opportunities for professional growth. Located in the stunning Katoomba, NSW, you will enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the community, alongside competitive remuneration and benefits such as annual salary increases and generous superannuation.
Contact Details:
Blue Mountains City Council Recruitment Team
