Arborist - City Recreation

Permanent, Full-Time | $90, $104, % superannuation | Carlton

Georges River Council has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced arborist ensuring safe, sustainable tree management for our local environment.

About the Role

Georges River Council is seeking a qualified and motivated Arborist to join our City Recreation team in a permanent full-time capacity. In this role, you will work collaboratively to deliver arboricultural services aligned with Council's Tree Management Policy, Australian Standards (AS4373), and industry best practices. You'll be responsible for assessing tree permit applications, responding to service requests, conducting tree risk assessments, and maintaining accurate records in Council's tree management inventory system. The role requires both independent and team-based work, contributing to the care and management of public and private tree assets across the local area.

As part of your responsibilities, you will support the planning and maintenance of Council's urban forest by preparing documentation and data for tree asset management, assisting in the development of tree planting programs, and investigating incidents involving Council trees. You'll provide expert advice to the community and internal stakeholders on tree-related matters, monitor the condition of public street trees, and help maintain the tree asset inventory. The role also involves preparing reports, investigating unauthorised tree removals, and supporting the Team Leader Tree Maintenance and Coordinator City Recreation with operational tasks as required.

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time - 72 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $90, $104,746.51 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Enjoy a 4-day work week
• Adverse working allowance
• Leaseback vehicle
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in arboriculture AQF5 or currently undertaking
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the assessment of tree health and structural condition
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the identification of trees, pest and biological diseases of trees; and the mechanical and structural faults of trees
• Experience in risk management associated with trees TRAQ
• Demonstrated experience in public consultation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience and ability to create reports that are accurate, clear concise and timely
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team collaboratively
• Understanding and commitment to WHS practices and EEO principles
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel)

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Kieren O'Neill, Team Leader Tree Maintenance on

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday 19 September :59pm AEST

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.