At a Glance
- Tasks: Transition your tree expertise into strategic urban canopy management and policy implementation.
- Company: Join a leading local government partner focused on sustainable urban development.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salaries, flexible working options, and hybrid work models.
- Other info: Access unadvertised roles and enjoy tailored placements based on your preferences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on urban environments while enjoying a balanced work-life.
- Qualifications: Diploma of Arboriculture and strong report-writing skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Are you a qualified Arborist looking to move off the tools or take the next step in Council Planning? Local councils across Melbourne are facing a shortage of technical Planning Arborists, and we are actively building a dedicated talent pool to meet the high demand.
Whether you're an experienced Arborist already working in local government, a consulting arborist tired of constant travel, or a field-based arborist ready to step into a desk/site hybrid role, we want to hear from you!
Randstad partners directly with multiple municipal councils to fill both immediate contract gaps and permanent statutory planning roles.
Why Register Your Interest?
- Be First in Line: Access unadvertised local government vacancies before they hit public job boards.
- Flexible Working Options: Choose from full-time, part-time, or flexible short-term council contracts.
- Hybrid Work Models: Most council planning teams offer 2-3 days working from home per week.
- Less Physical Strain, High Impact: Transition your technical tree expertise into strategic urban canopy management, development assessment, and policy implementation.
- Tailored Placement: Tell us your preferred location, ideal commute, and target hourly rate/salary, and we'll match you with the right municipal team.
What Councils Are Looking For
- Qualifications: Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5 or equivalent) required.
- Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of tree risk assessment (TRAQ/QTRA) and tree protection standards (e.g., AS 4970-2009 or regional equivalents).
- Skills: Ability to assess development plans, review arborist reports, and communicate advice clearly to council planners, builders, and community members.
- Prior council or statutory planning experience is a strong advantage, but arborists with strong report-writing skills looking to step into local government are highly encouraged to apply.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Planning Arborist – Hybrid in Melbourne employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
