Arboriculture Supervisor - Lead Horticulture Team

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Arboretum Canberra is seeking an Arboriculture Supervisor to lead the Horticulture team in the Forests stream. You will supervise field officers, apprentices, and volunteers on arboriculture projects and develop weekly and seasonal work programs.

With limited supervision, you will conduct inspections, maintain records, and liaise with contractors and ACT Government colleagues, upholding RED and WHS principles.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Horticulture/Arboriculture.
• ChemCert accreditation or willingness to obtain on commencement.
• General Construction Induction or willingness to obtain on commencement.
• Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention or willingness to obtain on commencement.
• Asbestos awareness card or willingness to obtain before commencement.
• Pre-employment medical and WWVP registration may be required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervising, training, coordinating and overseeing horticultural officers, apprentices and volunteers.
• Conduct regular inspections of forests and other arboriculture areas and develop weekly work programs.
• Contribute to seasonal work programs and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with contractors and stakeholders across ACT Government while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Team supervision

Health and safety awareness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Horticulture/Arboriculture

Tools

ChemCert accreditation

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention

Asbestos awareness training

MR truck licence

Plant operator’s licences

Side by side ATV licence

Job description

The National Arboretum Canberra is seeking an Arboriculture Supervisor to lead the Horticulture team in the Forests stream. You will supervise field officers, apprentices, and volunteers on arboriculture projects and develop weekly and seasonal work programs.

With limited supervision, you will conduct inspections, maintain records, and liaise with contractors and ACT Government colleagues, upholding RED and WHS principles.