Arborist (Lane Cove)

**35hrs per week (9-day fortnight available)**:

- **Generous employee benefits**:

- **Leaseback vehicle**

**About the company**

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting prospect for a motivated and experienced Arborist to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

**About the role**

**About you**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Arboriculture (AQF5 Diploma level or equivalent).
- Previous employment in Horticulture with demonstrated experience in Arboriculture.
- Specialised knowledge of arboriculture and urban forestry management.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, in particular, Pruning of Amenity Trees and protection of Trees on Development Sites.
- High level ability to carry out Visual Tree Assessments, including hazard assessment.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence

**What we offer**

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

- Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
- An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
- Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
- Extensive professional development and training opportunities
- The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

**How to apply**: Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Ted Webster on (02) 9911 3563.

**Salary range**: **Closing date**: Applications close 3 November 2025. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qglee