Arboriculture Team Leader - Tree Planting & Maintenance

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Wellbeing program

Novated lease

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Tree Planting and Maintenance to lead the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will oversee tree planting and public tree maintenance programs across parks, streetscapes and open spaces, while fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will lead from the front, develop a high-performing team, coordinate resources, and collaborate with contractors and the community to deliver sustainable urban canopy outcomes for the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams in arboriculture, tree maintenance, parks or open space environments.
• Experience delivering tree planting and public tree maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an operational team within the Tree Canopy Management Unit.
• Oversee delivery of tree planting and public tree maintenance programs across parks, streetscapes and public spaces.
• Ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality service delivery with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate resources and day‑to‑day operations to achieve service outcomes for the community.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Tree maintenance knowledge

Team development

Planning and scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Safety focus

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Tree Planting and Maintenance to lead the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will oversee tree planting and public tree maintenance programs across parks, streetscapes and open spaces, while fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will lead from the front, develop a high-performing team, coordinate resources, and collaborate with contractors and the community to deliver sustainable urban canopy outcomes for the