Permanent Lead Arborist – Public Trees & Field Leadership

Blacktown-City-Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered Day Off every fortnight

12% superannuation

Fitness Passport access

Ongoing training & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a hands-on Team Leader Tree Maintenance to guide Arborists and Apprentices across streetscapes, parks and open spaces in Blacktown. You will organize daily work, provide technical guidance, supervise staff and ensure safe, efficient tree maintenance activities.

The role requires an qualified Arborist with leadership experience, capable of outdoor work, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified Arborist and experienced team leader.
• Ability to supervise and organise daily work and teams.
• Strong safety compliance and incident prevention focus.
• Experience operating tree maintenance equipment and coordinating sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Arborists and Apprentices across streetscapes, parks and spaces.
• Organise daily work, supervise staff and ensure safe, efficient maintenance.
• Coordinate pruning, removals, stump grinding and equipment operation.
• Mentor apprentices and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct toolbox talks and manage traffic/pedestrian controls at worksites.
• Review and improve tree maintenance programs and safety practices.

Skills

Arborist

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Education

NSW White Card (General Construction Induction)

Senior First Aid Certificate

Traffic Controller Accreditation

Front End Loader Accreditation

Aerial Rescue

Elevated Work Platform Licence

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Aerial rigging gear

Job description

Blacktown City Council is seeking a hands-on Team Leader Tree Maintenance to guide Arborists and Apprentices across streetscapes, parks and open spaces in Blacktown. You will organize daily work, provide technical guidance, supervise staff and ensure safe, efficient tree maintenance activities.

The role requires an qualified Arborist with leadership experience, capable of outdoor work, and a commitment to safety.