Arboricultural Team Leader

Logan City Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Queensland is seeking a Team Leader for its Parks branch. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team responsible for delivering high-quality horticultural services across community spaces. Key responsibilities include operations management, team mentoring, and ensuring compliance with policies. Applicants should possess relevant licenses and certifications. A competitive salary and supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Salary $72,692.30 + $14,622.40 in combined allowances

Accrue additional leave

Work-Life Balance over a 9-day fortnight

Corporate BUPA discount

Ongoing learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Active social club

Qualifications

• Possess current MR Class Drivers Licence.
• Hold General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket.
• Have Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or equivalent.
• Be able to acquire AC/DC certificate within probation.
• Achieve Level 1 Chainsaw certification.
• Have Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually accreditation.
• Possess Maintain Chainsaw & Trim and cut felled Trees accreditation.
• Completed functional capacity evaluation prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled team delivering horticultural services.
• Mentor staff and ensure compliance with Council policies.
• Oversee specialized horticultural tasks like tree maintenance.
• Promote team collaboration and professional development.
• Resolve issues and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Current 'MR' Class Drivers Licence

General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)

Certificate 3 in Arboriculture

Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate

Chainsaw certification from recognized training provider

Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually accreditation

Maintain Chainsaw & Trim and cut felled Small Trees accreditation

Experience in coordinating Arboricultural activities

Experience in ground-based tree maintenance

Ability to operate related plant and equipment

Job description

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As a Team Leader in our Parks and branch, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding a skilled team to deliver high-quality horticultural services across our community spaces. You’ll be responsible for leading daily operations, making informed decisions, and fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. This includes mentoring staff, ensuring compliance with Council policies, and promoting multi-skilling and professional development.

Your technical expertise will be essential in performing and overseeing specialised horticultural tasks such as tree maintenance, pest management, and landscape care. You’ll also ensure safe and efficient use of equipment and uphold high standards of customer service by resolving issues and supporting your team in delivering positive outcomes for internal and external clients.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in both team performance and service delivery.

Skills & Qualifications

• Possession of a current “MR” Class Drivers Licence (Medium Rigid)
• Possession of a current General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket
• Possession of Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Possession of an Agricultural Chemical Distribution Certificate (AC/DC) certificate or equivalent, or the ability to acquire within the probation period self-funded.
• Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification from a recognized training provider.
• Possession of a Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation.
• Possession of a Maintain Chainsaw & Trim and cut felled Small Trees (Level I) accreditation
• The incumbent will be required to undertake a functional capacity evaluation prior to commencement of employment.
• This position has been identified as having a ‘Significant Risk’ of exposure to a disease preventable by vaccination. Therefore, it is a compulsory requirement of the position that the incumbent have the following vaccinations (which may vary in the future) in accordance with the terms of The Australian Immunisation Handbook and Council's Worker Vaccination Management Directive. Vaccines for this position currently include: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus and Q fever.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating a wide range of Arboricultural activities relating to the maintenance and improvement of parks, road landscapes and other recreational areas.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in delivery of ground-based tree maintenance or removal activities.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate plant and equipment associated with the position
• The incumbent may be required to be available for after-hours emergent issues as needed.

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary $72,692.30 (Base Rate) per annum + $14,622.40 in combined Allowances+ Super
• Accrue Additional Leave- Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work-Life Balance- Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (76 hr) fortnight
• Health & Wellness - Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Professional Growth– Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment– Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Convenience– Enjoy free onsite parking every day.
• Engage– Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is entering an exciting new phase with big picture thinkers helping to shape our future. There’s purpose in our step and fresh energy in the air, with a focus on delivering exceptional service and value for money – with heart.

Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity are in our DNA. The people of Logan are proud there are mavericks, makers and innovators who call this city home. We know our community and we care about them, when you join our Council, we want you to feel valued and understand how you are helping to shape the future of Logan.

Interested?

Please press the “Apply” button and follow the prompts by closing date of COB Friday 10th October 2025 –For more information, contact Tree Services Coordinator – Dean Mawby [emailprotected]

• All documents are to be uploaded in PDF format & submitted online.
• Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be retained for up to 12 months for future consideration.
• If you require assistance or an adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected]

Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.