Arborist

REACH NEW HEIGHTS WITH A CAREER AT
TRC

About the position

The Arborist position will be
responsible for performing a broad range of specialist tasks in an
arboricultural work team with the efficient delivery of the desired
levels of service of park infrastructure within the Toowoomba
Region.

This position will work under
limited supervision.

• The base wage rate for
  this position is $1,257.27 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
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• 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.
• 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. Experience in maintaining plant and equipment in good
   working order and in accordance with the operator's
   manual as supplied by the manufacturer.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform work with the ability to
   apply appropriate skills to suit varying demands of the
   work.
4. Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to
   provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful manner.
5. Ability to work cooperatively, safely and ethically in a
   multi-disciplinary team environment.
6. 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 on
within business hours.

Closing
date

The closing
date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 31 August
2025.

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

- TRC Values and