Arborist Operations

Permanent, Full time

Band 5A

Salary $ 84, Super + Flexible Working

19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

The Arborist Contract Operations is responsible for the on-going partnership management and monitoring of the Tree Maintenance Services contract/s. This comprises all operational aspects of the tree services works for street and park tree maintenance works, including customer service, overseeing the zone pruning program, reactive maintenance, and the electrical line clearance management plan.

With the recent introduction of Forestree to the organisation and a fresh approach to tree management, the Arborist Operations will play a key role in developing a unique method of contract delivery, analysis of 'best value' and play a significant role in creating a new specification for future tree maintenance across the municipality.

About youYou will bring a strong operational background and a practical, results-driven approach to tree contract management. As a key member of a small team of Arborists, your expertise will be highly valued and instrumental in delivering a proactive tree maintenance program across the municipality. You'll work with some of the industry's leading contractors to achieve high -quality, cost-effective outcomes that benefit the entire community.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Cameron Pepper, Co-ordinator Tree Operations, on

To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on Friday 19 September 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.