Arborist - Working at Heights

Toowoomba Regional Council; Charlton; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing to boost superann.

Fitness Passport program

Flu vaccinations and skin checks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Working at Heights Arborist to maintain city tree assets using recognised arboricultural practices. You will operate within the Tree Services Team, with remote supervision and a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires climbing/arborist experience, chainsaw competency, a valid MR license, and appropriate safety tickets. A pre-employment medical may be required along with a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Progress towards, or completion of, recognised certification in Arboriculture or Horticulture.
• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Tickets Level1 and 2; Level 3 – Dangerous Trees desirable.
• MR Class Manual Driver’s Licence required or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence desirable; Working Safely at Heights desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tree assets within the region using recognised arboricultural practices.
• Operate with remote supervision and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Chainsaw tickets

MR driver’s licence

EWP licence

Working at heights

Climbing arborist experience

Leadership & communication

WHS WhiteCard

Pre-employment medical

Education

Arboriculture or horticulture certificate (in progress or complete)

Job description

3492 | Parks & Recreation Services | Charlton Depot

BRING YOUR TREE EXPERTISE TO THEGARDEN CITY

A great opportunity exists for amotivated team-player either working towards, or in possession of,a relevant qualification - grow your career at TRC!

• $1,350.67 (working towardsqualification) or $1,393.56(fully qualified) gross per 38hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation.
• Permanent Full time positionbased at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Rostered Day off eachmonth.

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

As our new Working at HeightsArborist, you will be responsible for the maintenance of treeassets within the Region using recognised arboriculturalpractices.

You will work under remotesupervision.

What we provide - benefits of theworkplace

• Work in a safety-consciousorganisation - home safe every day!
• 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 foret employees and their families going through personal orwork-related problems.

What you'll bring

• Progress towards, orcompletion of, recognised certification in Arboriculture orHorticulture.
• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness toobtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Tickets Level1 and 2.
• Current ‘MR’ ClassManual Driver’s Licence is mandatory orwillingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 3 –Dangerous Trees is desirable.
• Operate Elevated Work Platform(EWP) over 11m Licence is highly desirable.
• Working Safely at Heightsticket is desirable.
• Climbing arborist orworking at heights experience in the industry ismandatory.
• The ability to performphysical labouring tasks.
• Leadership, interpersonal andcommunication skills.

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 NOTE: Your application maynot be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlinedabove.

For furtherinformation

Please contact Kevin James - SupervisorTree Services - on 0467 308 407 within business hours.

Closingdate

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 24 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.