Leading Hand – Arboriculture

Waratah-Wynyard Council have an exciting opportunity available for an Arboriculturist to support our growing municipality.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality public spaces and has the skills and experience to guide and support others. Working closely with the Parks & Reserves Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day leadership to the team while remaining actively involved in the maintenance, construction and improvement of Council’s parks, reserves, recreational facilities, vegetation and tree assets.

The annual Salary for this role will be $79,555 per annum

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A relevant Trade qualification or Certificate IV in Arboriculture, and at least 2 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to positively guide and support a team.
• Experience operating and handling small plant and equipment.
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.

Why Join us?

• Extra Superannuation (12% SGC plus an additional 50% of any extra super an employee contributes up to 6% of the employee’s salary)
• Health and wellbeing program
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Additional leave, 3 days additional paid leave over the Christmas holidays
• 17% leave loading annually
• Employee Assistance Program

The full Position Description is available for download in the Forms section below. The position level will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a values-based organisation looking for someone aligned with how we do business. Applicants are encouraged to take a moment to review our organisational values before making an application.

What next?

If we’ve sparked your interest, and you would like to be a motivated and positive contributor to the team at Council, then apply now by completing the below form providing a detailed response to each of the Selection Criteria and uploading:

• A cover letter, providing a brief introduction and outlining your interest and motivation in applying for the position; and
• A detailed resume outlining relevant work experience and qualifications including two recent work referees.

Information on addressing the selection criteria can be found on our ‘How to apply’ page.

Waratah-Wynyard Council is passionate about providing equal employment opportunities by valuing equity, diversity and inclusion to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds with the right to live and work in Australia.

Waratah-Wynyard Council has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, National Police History record check, and Medical Examination including drug and alcohol testing to determine that you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the role and capable of doing so, safely and without undue risk to yourself or others. 

Applications for this position close at 8am on Wednesday 16 September 2026, however suitable applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to withdraw or extend this ad at any time.

You will receive an immediate automated response in the online form and by email when your application has been successfully submitted. If you haven’t received a response, you have most likely forgotten to attach a document or missed an essential field in the online form. Please review the form and complete the sections highlighted in red font.

If you experience any technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact our People & Safety team on 03 6443 8333.