Senior Arborist & Crew Lead - Tree Care & Safety

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

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.