Tree Canopy Team Lead – Planting & Maintenance

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader for Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide a dedicated operations team across parks, streetscapes and public spaces. You will drive safe, high-quality delivery and work to grow the urban canopy with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires leading from the front, developing staff, and coordinating resources while collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to achieve community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in arboriculture or open space environments.
• Experience delivering tree planting and public tree maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership, planning, and resource allocation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team in tree planting and maintenance.
• Coordinate resources and plan works to deliver service outcomes.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure safety and quality.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors and the community.

Skills

Arboriculture leadership

Operational leadership

Team development

Safety focus

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader for Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide a dedicated operations team across parks, streetscapes and public spaces. You will drive safe, high-quality delivery and work to grow the urban canopy with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires leading from the front, developing staff, and coordinating resources while collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to achieve community outcomes.