Arborist

Council Jobs; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑focused workplace

Professional development and learning

Salary sacrifice to boost superannuatn

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking an Arborist to assist with the maintenance of tree assets across the region, performing a wide range of specialist tasks using recognised arboricultural practices. The role is permanent full-time and based at our Principal Depot in Charlton, with remote supervision.

You will bring a MR Class Manual Driver’s Licence, White Card, Chainsaw tickets and hold or be willing to obtain arboriculture certification.

Qualifications

• Current MR Class Manual Driver’s Licence.
• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) or equivalent, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 1 is mandatory.
• Possession of a recognised Arboriculture or Horticulture certification is highly desirable.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 2 and EWP Licence are highly desirable.
• Ability to perform physical labour and work under remote supervision.
• Interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Accountability in safety‑critical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of tree assets within the Region using recognised arboricultural practices.
• Perform a wide range of specialist arboricultural tasks.
• Work under remote supervision and follow safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills, teamwork

Communication

Accountability

Physical labour

WHS awareness

Safety compliance

Education

Arboriculture or Horticulture certification (desirable)

Tools

MR Class Manual Driver’s Licence

White Card (CPCWHS1001)

Chainsaw Ticket Level 1

Chainsaw Ticket Level 2 (desirable)

EWP Licence (desirable)

Job description

• $1,350.67grossper week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Permanent Full timeposition based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Enjoy a Rostered Day off each month.

About Parks & Recreation

From serene parks to vibrantgardens, the Parks & Recreation Services Branch is the drivingforce behind our reputation as the “Garden City”. A dynamicrange of teams are dedicated to cultivating the beauty andfunctionality of the Toowoomba Region's open spaces, bringing theGarden City and its surrounding areas to life throughout the yearand showcasing the result of dedicated efforts. Part of the Parks &Recreation Services Branch, the Tree Services Team plays anessential role in the preservation and care of Council’s Treeassets that grace our urban and regional landscapes. Operatingyear-round, they wield their expertise to ensure that our parks,gardens, and streets flourish with vitality. With a focus onsustainability and longevity, their meticulous work maintains thelegacy of century-old arboreal treasures, contributing to theunique character of our region.

About the position

The Arborist position will assistwith the maintenance of tree assets within the Region and performan extensive range of specialist tasks using recognisedarboricultural practices.

This position will work underremote supervision.

What we provide - benefits of theworkplace

• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe everyday!
• Professional development andlearning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificingopportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness PassportProgram - providing access to a wide range of local health,fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and SkinChecks.
• Employee Assistance Program –free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services foretemployees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.

What you'llbring

• Current MR ClassManual Driver’s Licence.
• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level1 is mandatory.
• Possession of a recognised certification in Arboricultureor Horticulture is highly desirable.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 2 is highly desirable.
• EWP (Elevating Work Platform)Licence is highly desirable.
• The technical skills andknowledge to perform the duties of the position.
• The ability to performphysical labouring tasks.
• Interpersonal, communicationand teamwork skills.
• Accountability.

The preferred candidate will be required toundertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment to assess their ability to perform the genuineoccupational requirements of the position.

Please see the Position Description for more detailedinformation.

For furtherinformation

Please contact Kevin James - SupervisorTree Services - on 0467 308 *** within business hours.

Closingdate

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Thursday, 5 November2026.

The Toowoomba region is about richtraditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense ofliveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services aregional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellentcustomer service to the community, residents and visitorsthroughout the region. We recognise that our success depends uponattracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer awide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to developyour career.

Council does not accept unsolicitedagency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. Noresponse will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Arborist (3522).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf