Senior Arborist: Lead Urban Forest & Stakeholder Liaison

Hobsons Bay City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of Trip Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted local gym membership

Wellbeing programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking a Senior Arborist in Melbourne to lead arboricultural services across parks and streets. You will provide expert advice, assess trees, manage enquiries, and coordinate safe, high-quality tree works with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires a Diploma of Arboriculture and strong knowledge of tree biology, risk assessment, legislation and maintenance practices. Excellent communication and contractor management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5) or equivalent municipal arboriculture experience.
• Tree risk assessment expertise, ideally with ISA TRAQ, QTRA and/or VALID methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of tree biology, defects, pests, diseases and maintenance practices.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies, standards and technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tree-related enquiries and customer requests through Council's systems.
• Conduct tree inspections, assessments and risk management activities.
• Provide specialist arboricultural advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee tree maintenance works and contractor activities.
• Undertake minor operational tree works, including pruning, root management and stump grinding.

Skills

Tree risk assessment

ISA TRAQ

Tree biology

Stakeholder mgmt

Contractor management

Education

Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5)

Job description

Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking a Senior Arborist in Melbourne to lead arboricultural services across parks and streets. You will provide expert advice, assess trees, manage enquiries, and coordinate safe, high-quality tree works with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires a Diploma of Arboriculture and strong knowledge of tree biology, risk assessment, legislation and maintenance practices. Excellent communication and contractor management skills are essential for success.