Arborist

Arborist

Are you passionate about preserving our urban forest and making a real impact in your community? The City is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Arborist or Arborist in training, to join our team.

We are committed to protecting and preserving our urban forest. Bring you skills, energy and love for nature to share a greener future together.

Location: City of Melville

Salary: $74,595.08 to $77,231.81 pro-rate p.a. + 12% Superannuation

Employment Type: Permanent Full time, 9 day fortnight

What you will be doing

The role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the City's vibrant Urban Forest. As an Arborist, you will play a key role in a wide range of activities from amenity and formative tree pruning, planting, and specialised watering and fertilising, to identifying and treating pests and diseases. You will also contribute to auditing works and conducting tree inspections, all in alignment with the City's Arboriculture Maintenance Programs and Urban Forest Strategy.

What we are looking for

You are someone who thrives outdoors, has a strong work ethic, and takes pride in doing a job well. You are a clear communicator, solve problems efficiently, and understand the importance of safety. You are a team player with excellent customer service skills. If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team with room to grow and develop professionally.

You will possess these essential criteria:

• Current 'MR' Class Driver's Licence
• Experience in safe and efficient operation of chainsaws
• Certificate II in Arboriculture or equivalent or willing to obtain
• White Card
• Knowledge of pruning techniques
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Relevant experience in same or similar industry

How to Apply

If you're passionate about maintaining and watching our urban forest thrive, we encourage you to apply.

Apply as soon as possible, as we will be conducting interviews as suitable applicants are identified.

Please provide:

• A resume that outlines your skills and experience
• A cover letter addressing the Essential Requirements listed above

For further queries contact: Amelia Hall – Arboricultural Supervisor on

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits

• Join an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for diversity, accessibility and welcoming workplaces
• Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Save time and money with free on-site parking
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
• Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.