Arborist - Working At Heights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑conscious workplace

Professional development

Salary sacrificing for super

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Free Flu Vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Working at Heights Arborist for the Tree Services Team at Charlton. The role maintains tree assets using approved arboricultural practices and operates with remote supervision.

The position requires relevant qualifications and mandatory White Card, with additional tickets (chainsaw, EWP) preferred. Closing date and pre-employment checks apply, ensuring readiness for genuine occupational requirements.

Qualifications

• Progress towards, or completion of, recognised certification in Arboriculture or Horticulture.
• WHS Competency (White Card) for CPCWHS1001 or equivalent, or willingness to obtain before commence.
• Chainsaw Tickets Level 1 and 2 are required; Level 3 is desirable.
• MR Class Manual Driver's Licence is mandatory or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Chainsaw Ticket Level 3 - Dangerous Trees desirable.
• Operate Elevate Work Platform (EWP) 11m licence desirable.
• Working Safely at Heights ticket desirable.
• Climbing arborist or working at heights experience in the industry is mandatory.
• Ability to perform physical labouring tasks.
• Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tree assets within the Region using approved arboricultural practices.
• Work under remote supervision.
• Perform physical labour and operate required equipment.

Skills

Arboriculture knowledge

White Card (CPCWHS1001)

Chainsaw tickets L1 & L2

MRClassManualDriver

Chainsaw Level 3 (desirable)

EWP 11m (desirable)

Working at Heights (desirable)

Climbing arborsist/working at height

Physical labouring

Leadership & communication

Accountability

Education

Progress towards or completion of recognised Arboriculture/Horticulture certification

Job description

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

The Working at Heights Arboristposition will be responsible for the maintenance of tree assetswithin the Region using recognised arboricultural practices.

This position will work underremote supervision.

What we provide - benefits of the workplace

• 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 foretstudents 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.
• '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.

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

Closingdate

The closingdate for applications is at 11:59pm on Sunday, 25 October2026.

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 visitors throughout 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.

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