Arborist

Position No: 060/2025

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Full Time | Permanent

Arborist Level 7 | Salary: $108,804 -
$115,610, plus superannuation

Tree Care Specialist Level 6 | Salary:
$98,345 - $106,287, plus superannuation
Restricted Private Use of a Council
Vehicle
Vacancy 060/2025

The opportunity
Mandurah's parks, reserves, and streetscape tree assets
are set within a unique coastal and estuarine landscape.
These
green spaces are central to our active lifestyle—contributing
to cleaner air, providing shade along pedestrian routes, and
supporting urban biodiversity.
As the City's Arborist, you'll play a key role in
shaping the long-term growth, health, and resilience of our urban
forest.
You'll lead the development and delivery of
strategies that align with community goals for tree planting,
preservation, and restoration.
You'll also provide expert
advice, training, and mentoring to support best practice in tree
planning, installation, maintenance, risk management, and
protection across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will
need:

Diploma in Arboriculture (or demonstrated equivalent)
Eligible for, and willing to obtain, membership to
Arboriculture Australia or International Society of
Arboriculture
Qualified in QTRA, VALID or ISA-TRAQ
Construction White Card
Current unrestricted national driver's licence
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in:

project supervision and contract management of
arboriculture works/tree surgery within the public
realm
interpersonal and communication skills with
experience in providing technical briefs and reports to
senior level stakeholders on tree management
issues
tree value and valuation processes
implementation and monitoring of programs and
systems relevant to quality tree management
processes

At the City, we are committed to supporting growth and
professional development.
Applications from candidates with the
following experience and qualifications, and a willingness to
undertake further study supported by the City, will also be
considered to commence in the role of Tree Care Specialist and
transition to the position of Arborist after successfully receiving
a Diploma of Arboriculture:

Certificate III in Arboriculture (or demonstrated
equivalent)
Qualified in QTRA, VALID or ISA-TRAQ
Construction White Card
Current unrestricted national driver's licence
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in:

project supervision and contract management of
arboriculture works/tree surgery within the public
realm
interpersonal and communication skills with
experience in providing technical briefs and reports to
senior level stakeholders on tree management
issues
tree value and valuation processes
implementation and monitoring of programs and
systems relevant to quality tree management
processes

For more information about the role please refer to the
position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply
please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au.
Further information can be obtained by calling Cameron
Tuck, Coordinator Landscape Management on (08)
9550 3***.
Please note that during shortlisting, preference will be
given to applicants that currently meet the requirements of the
Arborist position.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a
suitable pool of candidates is received.
This means the
vacancy may close without notice.
If you are interested in this
position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as
possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or
thinking style.
If you need assistance during the application
process for accessibility reasons this is available upon
request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe
organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is
embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and
volunteers.
Additional information

All applications will be assessed in accordance with
merit-based principles.
Where an applicant does not fully meet
the requirements outlined in the attached position description,
including essential qualifications and license, the role may be
reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be
offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the

City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be
required to complete a drug and alcohol test and may be
required to participate in a full pre-employment
medical.
This recruitment process may also be used to identify
candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities
that arise within the City over the next 12 months —
offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that
align with your skills and aspirations.
Applicants must have
the right to work in Australia.
To support transparency and integrity, all employees of
the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary
employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest
appropriately.
To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah
please visit our
Careers and Employment

Casey Mihovilovich Chief Executive
Officer
Attachments:
- Arborist - Position Description.pdf
- Tree Care Specialist - Position Description.pdf

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