Lead Arborist: Tree Planting & Canopy Care

Sutherland-Shire-Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader for Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide a dedicated operational team within the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will oversee tree planting and public tree maintenance across the Shire, ensuring safety, quality, and high standards in public spaces.

The role focuses on establishing and maintaining the urban tree canopy while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder collaboration with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading operational teams in arboriculture, tree maintenance, parks or open space environments.
• Experience delivering tree planting and public tree maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to plan works, allocate resources and achieve service delivery outcomes.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Council's tree planting and maintenance programs across parks, streetscapes and public spaces.
• Coordinate resources and day-to-day operations to ensure safe, efficient service delivery.

Skills

Arboriculture leadership

Team leadership

Tree maintenance

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader for Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide a dedicated operational team within the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will oversee tree planting and public tree maintenance across the Shire, ensuring safety, quality, and high standards in public spaces.

The role focuses on establishing and maintaining the urban tree canopy while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder collaboration with internal teams and