Team Leader Tree Maintenance

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure permanent role

Full-time (38 hours/week)

Rostered Day Off every fortnight

12% superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements

Ongoing training

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a hands-on Team Leader Tree Maintenance to lead a small team of Arborists and Apprentices across streets, parks and open spaces. You will plan daily work, provide technical guidance, supervise safety and oversee pruning, removals, stump grinding and rigging as required.

Role requires practical outdoor leadership, a qualification in Arboriculture and experience supervising crews.

Qualifications

• Qualified Arborist with leadership experience in outdoor tree maintenance.
• Experience supervising Arborists and Apprentices in streets and parks.
• Strong focus on safety and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Arborists and Apprentices across council areas.
• Coordinate pruning, removals, stump grinding and rigging as required.

Skills

Arborist

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Safety leadership

Education

Arboriculture qualification

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Stump grinders

Rigging

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 38‑hour working 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 commitment to 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.

Position Description

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Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Peter Brooks on 9839 9733

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