Tree Canopy Team Leader – Planting & Maintenance

Council Jobs; Sydney; 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 - Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will lead a dedicated operations team, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of tree planting and maintenance across public spaces, while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, planning works, and working with internal stakeholders to meet environmental and community objectives, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in arboriculture, parks or open space environments.
• Experience delivering tree planting and public tree maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to plan works, allocate resources and achieve service delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated operations team within the Tree Canopy Management Unit.
• Oversee delivery of tree planting and public tree maintenance programs across parks and streetscapes.
• Coordinate resources and manage day-to-day operations to support high-quality outcomes for the community.
• Foster a positive safety-focused culture and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & compliance

Communication

Resource planning

Arboriculture experience

Job description

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader - Tree Planting and Maintenance to guide the Tree Canopy Management Unit. You will lead a dedicated operations team, ensuring safe, efficient delivery of tree planting and maintenance across public spaces, while promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, planning works, and working with internal stakeholders to meet environmental and community objectives, with a strong emphasis on