At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Tree Maintenance team to care for trees in parks and streets.
- Company: Woollahra Council, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for overtime.
- Other info: Great career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while working outdoors.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Arboriculture and climbing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 77000 - 85500 $ per year.
- Base salary up to $77,396.80 - $85,544.16 p. a. plus super plus penalty rates for overtime
- Additional allowances of up to $3,103 per annum
- Convenient location based out of the Alexandria facility with onsite parking
- 38 hours per week plus a fortnightly rostered day off - flexible work/life balance
About the role
We are looking forqualified and enthusiastic Arborists to join our growing Tree Maintenance team here at Woollahra Council on a permanent full time basis
As an Arborist, you will collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals to carry out arboricultural maintenanceon Council's owned trees in parks, reserves, bushland and streets.
This includes the use of climbing techniques and EWPs to complete the required pruning and/or removal works throughout the municipality.
Due to the nature of this position, you may be requested to stay back after hours to attend emergency situations including tree failures or to assist the on-call Arborists.
Award penalty rates will apply in addition to your normal rate of pay.
Tree Maintenance Staff start at our Alexandria facility before driving plant to Woollahra municipality and returning in the afternoon to finish.
The hours for this position are 6:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with regular opportunities for overtime work.
About you
- Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist).
- Previous climbing and rigging experience.
- Extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled tree maintenance programs.
- Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety in the workplace and the practical application of safe working procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work as part of a team and coordinate team members as required.
- Well-developed communication skills with experience in dealing with the public.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proven problem solving skills and a willingness to follow issues through to completion.
- Willingness and experience participating in a culture striving for continuous improvement.
- Current MR Driver's License (or willingness to attain in the very short term as a requirement of the role)
- Construction Induction Card.
- Traffic Control Qualifications – Blue and Yellow Card.
- High Risk License – EWP.
- Demonstrated ability to develop maintenance and improvement programs.
For further information about the role, please contact Dustin Scott, Coordinator Trees Maintenance 02 9391 7*** during business hours.
Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Arborist in Sydney employer: Woollahra Council
Woollahra Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and community service. With opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive training in safety procedures, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the sustainability of our local environment. The Alexandria Integrated Facility provides a dynamic work setting, ensuring that every day brings meaningful challenges and rewards.
