Senior Arborist & Tree Operations Lead

Noosa Shire Council; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Noosa Council is seeking a Tree Supervisor to protect and enhance Noosa’s valued urban forest and public open spaces. In this leadership role, you'll oversee tree management across the shire, providing expert arboricultural advice, supervising field crews and contractors, and helping ensure the health, safety and sustainability of trees on public land.

Based at Noosaville Depot, this full-time permanent role sits in Infrastructure Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in urban tree management, arboriculture and amenity tree care
• Strong knowledge of tree risk assessment, tree physiology, pest and disease identification and arboricultural practices
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience within arboriculture or horticulture operations
• Experience applying Australian Standards relating to tree protection and pruning practices
• Well-developed customer service, communication and report writing skills
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe work practices
• Experience managing work programs, contractors and service delivery outcomes

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree assessments and provide expert advice on tree health, risk management, maintenance and protection
• Lead and coordinate the work of tree crews and contractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Manage customer enquiries, provide technical reports and assist with resolving complex tree-related issues
• Support the management of Council’s street tree inventory and contribute to planning, reporting and asset management activities

Skills

Urban tree management

Arboriculture

Leadership

Customer service

Safety practices

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Diploma or Certificate V in Arboriculture (desirable)

Tree risk assessment accreditation

Tools

Chainsaw certification

Polesaw certification

Job description

Noosa Council is seeking a Tree Supervisor to protect and enhance Noosa’s valued urban forest and public open spaces. In this leadership role, you'll oversee tree management across the shire, providing expert arboricultural advice, supervising field crews and contractors, and helping ensure the health, safety and sustainability of trees on public land.

Based at Noosaville Depot, this full-time permanent role sits in Infrastructure Services.