Arborist - Working at Heights

ARE
YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR ARBORIST CAREER TO NEW
HEIGHTS?

About the position

The Working at Heights Arborist
position will be responsible for the maintenance of tree assets
within the Region using recognised arboricultural practices.

This position will work under
remote supervision.

Toowoomba Regional Council wants to
support the next generation of Arborists. For this reason, we are
accepting applications from people who have a recognised
certificate in Arboriculture or Horticulture as well
as applications from people who are currently completing
a relevant certificate.

• The base wage rate for
  this position is $1, working towards qualification) or
  $1, fully qualified) gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5%
  annual leave loading and up to 12.65%
  superannuation.
• This is a Permanent
  Full time position based at our Principal Depot in
  Charlton.
• Enjoy a Rostered Day off each month.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every
  day
• Apprentices - gain relevant experience while completing
  your qualification - earn while you learn
• Professional development and learning opportunities for all
  team members.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your
  superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health
  insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's
  Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access
  to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure
  facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• A supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide
  confidential counselling services for employees and their
  families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success
Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory
   qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under
   the 'Success Criteria' in the
   Position Description.
2. Demonstrated ability to exercise skills in a more complex
   area or to a more advanced degree than trade level.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain plant /
   machinery, and carry out daily services.
4. The ability to ensure all work is performed to meet safety
   legislative requirements and responsibilities of Council.
5. Ability to effectively lead, motivate, administer and
   manage a team to meet agreed performance and service
   standards.
6. Demonstrated ability to understand directions and to
   communicate effectively with internal and external
   stakeholders.
7. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to
   provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supportive
   manner.
8. Ability to perform physical labouring tasks.
9. Understanding of and
   commitment to Council's Organisational Value and
   Behaviour of Accountability.

How to
apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you
answer all of the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to
undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical
assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine
occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may
not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined
above.

Visit our website  for information on how
to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. 
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further
information

Please contact Kevin James - Coordinator
Tree Services - on within business hours.

Closing
date

The closing
date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 28 September
2025.

About
Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich
traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments. Growth hasn't come at the expense
of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a
regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately
1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent
customer service to the community, residents and visitors
throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon
attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a
wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop
your career.

Attachments:

- Position Description - Arborist - Working at Heights

- TRC Values and