Arborist

**_Join our Dynamic Parks and Natural Areas Team We're expanding our team and are looking for dedicated individuals to join _**_us. Help us protect, maintain and enhance our Shire's Sports Precincts, Tree Canopy, Parks and Bushland areas. _**_If you love making a positive community impact, we may have a role for you_**

**Join us as an Arborist**:

- Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the natural beauty and usability of our community.
- Utilise your expertise in arboriculture to manage and maintain Council’s valuable assets.
- Work in a collaborative environment that prioritises safety and effective communication.
- Be part of a community-focused organisation that values your contributions and professionalism.

**About Sutherland Shire Council**:
Sutherland Shire Council is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural environment while serving the diverse needs of our community. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality services that improve the quality of life for all residents.

Our team is passionate about fostering a safe and inclusive workplace, where every member plays a crucial role in achieving our goals. We believe in the importance of community engagement, and we strive to be advocates for sustainable practises.

**Position Overview**:
As an Arborist within the Parks and Natural Areas Unit, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Council’s arboriculture assets throughout the Sutherland Shire. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with operational policies, managing maintenance tasks, and coordinating equipment to enhance the life-span and usability of our local infrastructure.

You will be entrusted with planning and executing arboriculture work tasks effectively, operating specialised equipment, and maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your team. Your expertise will not only contribute to our environmental goals but also support the community’s diverse needs.
- Proven experience in arboriculture maintenance and management.
- Ability to operate specialised plant and equipment, including chipper and medium rigid trucks.
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety (WHS) regulations and practises.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with colleagues and the public.

If you have a passion for maintaining the natural environment and improving community spaces, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create a safe and beautiful environment for the Sutherland Shire community.

**Join our Team and Grow with Us**:

- **Interview date**:Interviews will be facilitated Thursday 26 June 2025
- **Hours of work**:Permanent Full Time 38 hour week, with a 9 day fortnight
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**About Us**:
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
- At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community - we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.