Arborist

The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Arborist

Position Number:   POS0789

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the care, maintenance and enhancement of Launceston's tree population, ensuring the city's parks, gardens and green open spaces are safe, healthy, and visually appealing. You will carry out arboricultural tasks to a high standard, using your technical knowledge and hands-on expertise to support a resilient and sustainable urban forest for the community.

As an Arborist, you will demonstrate Our Values in your daily work through teamwork, accountability and pride in presentation. You will contribute to a respectful and supportive team culture by communicating openly, taking responsibility for your work, and helping others when needed and have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Certificate III qualification in Horticulture
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in Arboriculture
• Have a current ChemCert accreditation
• Hold and maintain a Medium Rigid (MR) drivers licence as a minimum requirement
• Elevated Work Platform (WP) High Risk Work Licence

You will actively support a safe and productive work environment by following safe work practices, and by promptly reporting hazards, maintenance needs or site issues to your Supervisor. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will help ensure that services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Your role also supports continuous improvement by identifying better ways of working, sharing your expertise, and maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Kate Schindler, Team Leader Parks Services on or

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to or complete the online application on our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at , noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Monday, 24 November 2025