Inspecting Arborist

**Job no**: 496158
**Work type**: Temporary Full-time
**Location**: Operations Depot
**Categories**: Parks and Gardens

**Inspecting Arborist**:
**About the role**:
We have an exciting opportunity for an **Inspecting Arborist** to join our Arboriculture Services team within Infrastructure Operations.

As our new Inspecting Arborist, you will make a difference daily by carrying out professional tree inspections across the municipality, with a focus on ensuring compliance with electrical line clearance regulations, assessing tree asset data, and identifying potential hazards to public safety and infrastructure.

You will report directly to the **Project Officer Arboriculture Services** and work collaboratively with colleagues across Parks and Open Space, contractors, utility providers and the wider Knox community. Key responsibilities will include undertaking systematic tree inspections, maintaining accurate data in Council’s asset management systems, auditing contractor works, and providing recommendations to guide pruning, removal and maintenance programs.

This is a **12 month** **temporary** **full-time role based at the Knox Operations Centre.**

We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring the operational needs of the role are met.

This is a **Band 5 classified role** in accordance with the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be $80,377.95 to $93,517.96 depending on experience (pro-rata for part time), plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

**What you will bring to this role**:
The key selection criteria for this role are:

- Certificate/Diploma (or higher) in Arboriculture combined with relevant tree management experience (mandatory)
- In-depth understanding of electrical line clearance regulations and practices
- Sound tree identification knowledge and hazard assessment skills
- Ability to analyse and assess risks caused by trees and program works in line with Council policy
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver within required timeframes
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and liaise with contractors, stakeholders and the community
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- A commitment to customer service and Council’s values of care, fairness, accountability and professionalism

**How to apply**:
For further information on this role please contact:
**Teri Hawke, Project Officer Arboriculture Services**

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our **Knox City Council Jobs and Careers** page.

**Why work at Knox**:
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles (depending on operational requirements)
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth
- Support towards further study
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal and work-related challenges

Find out more at: knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

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- Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse._
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**Advertised**: 17 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 06 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time