Arborists - Tree Services (Senior Operations Technician)

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Christmas leave (3 days)

Sick leave 15 days

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

EAP access

Skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council in Sydney, NSW seeks qualified Arborists to join the Tree Services team as Senior Operations Technicians. You will lead small crews, perform pruning and maintenance across parks and open spaces, delivering safe, high-quality work.

The role offers a competitive salary from AU$73,423 to AU$82,334 plus 12% superannuation, fortnightly RDO, and family-friendly benefits. Required: Certificate III in Arboriculture, SafeWork NSW White Card, MR licence, and EWP ticket.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture is required or essential.
• Experience as an Arborist with safe work practices preferred.
• MR licence and EWP ticket are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree pruning, removals and maintenance across Council spaces.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, EWPs and other equipment.
• Assess tree health and hazards, respond to storm damage.

Skills

Arborist experience

MR Licence

EWP ticket

White Card

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

EWPs

Job description

Arborists - Tree Services (Senior Operations Technician)

Arborists -Tree Services (Senior Operations Technician)

Enjoy hands on work keeping the Bayside Council LGA pristine and presentable

Work close to home with a fortnightly RDO and family-friendly benefits

Salary from $73,423 to $82,334 plus 12% superannuation

About the roles

At Bayside Council, we’re proud to deliver quality services that keep our community clean, safe, and enjoyable. We value teamwork, respect, and creating a supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

We are seeking qualified and experienced Arborists to join our Tree Services team. In this role, you’ll carry out tree maintenance across Council parks and open spaces while helping lead crews to deliver safe and high-quality work.

What you will do:

• Perform tree pruning, removals, and maintenance works
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, EWPs, and other specialist equipment
• Assess tree condition and identify potential hazards
• Respond to storm damage and emergency call-outs
• Lead and support small work crews on site
• Ensure safety, traffic management, and WHS compliance
• Communicate professionally with residents and stakeholders
• Protect surrounding vegetation and public assets during works

About you

• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Previous experience working as an Arborist
• SafeWork NSW White Card
• Current MR Driver Licence
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket over 11 metres

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• A rostered day off every fortnight
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year.
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Closing date: Monday 9 November. Interviews will be held after the advertisement closing date.

Salary: $1,429.10 to $1,597.96 (includes adverse working condition allowance of per week $21.93 pw) plus 12% Superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.