Team Leader Tree Maintenance

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

Work that matters, done with people who care.

As Team Leader Tree Maintenance, you lead a small team of Arborists and Apprentices maintaining Council's public trees across streetscapes, parks and open spaces throughout Blacktown. You organise daily work, provide technical guidance, supervise staff and help ensure tree maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

You coordinate tree pruning, removals and stump grinding, operate and maintain equipment including chainsaws, chippers and stump grinders, and undertake aerial climbing and rigging where required. You inspect trees, coordinate work sites, manage traffic and pedestrian controls, conduct toolbox talks and mentor apprentice Arborists in all aspects of tree maintenance.

This is practical, hands-on work that keeps streets, parks and public spaces safe and well maintained. From removing hazardous branches and maintaining Council's urban forest to supporting tree planting programs and responding to tree maintenance needs, your work contributes to a greener, safer city that residents use every day.

We offer a stable, permanent work environment with practical benefits that support your lifestyle. We invest in your development through ongoing training, additional certifications and opportunities to strengthen your leadership and arboriculture skills.

This role suits a qualified Arborist and experienced team leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading by example and sharing knowledge while making a visible difference across Blacktown.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,566.66 per week
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitmentto safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Contact officer: Peter Brooks on 9839 9733

Internal ref: BCC424

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Please select the option which best describes your qualifications in Arboriculture. *

• Diploma
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Please select any of the licences, accreditations or certifications you currently hold. *
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Traffic Controller Accreditation
• Work Cover Approved Front End Loader Accreditation
• Aerial Rescue Statement of Attainment
• Elevated Work Platform Operator Licence
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