Senior Arborist & Urban Forestry Lead

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adverse working conditions allowance

Superannuation 12%

Performance-based salary increases

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba, NSW, is seeking a leader to oversee arboricultural services, ensuring health and sustainability of the urban forest. You will manage pruning, removals, and vegetation management with a strong emphasis on safety and operational planning.

The ideal candidate has proven arboriculture/urban forestry leadership experience, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to implement strategies that enhance canopy cover and meet environmental goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture/urban forestry leadership.
• Proven ability to supervise tree care operations and safety programs.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and council teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pruning, tree removals and vegetation management.
• Lead safety compliance and operational planning.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement canopy goals.
• Foster teamwork and drive high-quality arboriculture services.

Skills

Leadership

Arboriculture

Urban Forestry

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

Blue Mountains City Council in Katoomba, NSW, is seeking a leader to oversee arboricultural services, ensuring health and sustainability of the urban forest. You will manage pruning, removals, and vegetation management with a strong emphasis on safety and operational planning.

The ideal candidate has proven arboriculture/urban forestry leadership experience, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to implement strategies that enhance canopy cover and meet environmental goals.