Lead Arboricultural Technicians

Careers at Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual performance-based salary bonus

Adverse working conditions allowance

Job summary

Careers at Council seeks a qualified arboriculture leader to oversee high-quality pruning, tree removals, and vegetation management with a strong emphasis on safety and operational planning.

You will coordinate teams, communicate with key stakeholders, and implement tree care strategies to support canopy cover targets and sustainable urban forestries for the city.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in arboriculture or urban forestry settings.
• Experience in tree care operations and safety compliance.
• Strong skills in operational planning and coordinating field teams.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and implement canopy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pruning, removals, and vegetation management with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Plan and coordinate arboriculture operations to meet council goals.
• Engage with stakeholders and report on canopy cover targets.

Skills

Leadership

Arboriculture

Safety compliance

Operational planning

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Join our team to oversee and coordinate arboricultural services, ensuring the health and sustainability of our urban forest. We're looking for a leader to manage high-quality pruning, tree removals, and vegetation management. This role emphasizes safety, operational planning, and achieving Council goals. You'll foster teamwork, communicate with key stakeholders, and implement tree care strategies to support the city’s canopy cover targets. If you're passionate about urban forestry and want to make a positive impact, help enhance our green spaces and contribute to a sustainable future.

We seek a skilled professional in arboriculture and urban forestry with a strong leadership background, proven experience in tree care operations, and safety compliance. The ideal candidate excels in operational planning, effective stakeholder communication, and implementing strategies to enhance the city’s canopy cover and achieve environmental goals.

Remuneration: base salary commencing at $79,483 to $95,380 gross per annum

+ adverse working conditions allowance of $1,190 gross per annum

+ 12% superannuation

+ annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)

+ annual award increase

For further information contact: Sebastian Paris on 0414 195 ***.

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