Arborist - Working at Heights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Employer superannuation

Fitness benefits

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Working at Heights Arborist to maintain tree assets across our region using recognised arboricultural practices.

You will work under remote supervision as part of the Tree Services team within Parks & Recreation, based at the Principal Depot in Charlton, with a rostered day off each month.

Qualifications

• Progress towards or completion of recognised certification in Arboriculture or Horticulture.
• WHS competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 or willingness to obtain.
• Chainsaw tickets Level 1 and 2; Dangerous Trees 3 desirable.
• Current MR class manual driver’s licence or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Climbing arborist or working at heights experience essential.
• Ability to perform physical labour and lead with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tree assets in the region using recognised arboricultural practices.
• Work under remote supervision and ensure safety standards.
• Contribute to the health and vitality of parks, streets and open spaces.

Skills

WhiteCard WHS

Chainsaw tickets L1/L2

MR Class Manual Licence

Working at Heights

Climbing arborist experience

Leadership & comms

Education

Arboriculture or Horticulture qualification

Tools

MR Licence (Heavy Vehicle)

EWP licence desirable

Job description

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, or completion of, recognised certification in Arboriculture orHorticulture.
• WHS Competency (WhiteCard) for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in theconstruction industry, or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Chainsaw Tickets Level1 and 2.
• Current ‘MR’ ClassManual Driver’s Licence is mandatory or willingness 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.
• Accountability.

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 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.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Arborist - Working at Heights (3492).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

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