Advanced Arborist
Love working outdoors, tackling technical tree work and seeing the results of your craft across the community? Join our Trees and Irrigation team and play a hands-on role in shaping the streetscapes, parks and public spaces that locals enjoy every day.
As an Advanced Arborist, you’ll take on complex and large tree works across the City, using specialist arboriculture skills and equipment. From precision pruning to large removals and working safely at heights and near low‑voltage powerlines, this is a role for someone who takes pride in high-quality work, safety and professionalism.
You’ll also support team capability by sharing your skills, helping induct and guide others, and contributing to continuous improvement across the service.
For more information, view the full Position Description – Advanced Arborist (ME6).
About You
You’re an experienced arborist who enjoys varied, challenging work and being part of a tight‑knit, supportive team. You work safely, think proactively about risk, and take pride in leaving every site better than you found it.
You bring:
- Certificate III in Arboriculture, Horticulture or a related field (or equivalent demonstrated experience)
- MR Truck Licence
- White Card
- Certificate II in Electrotechnology
- High Risk Work Licence – Elevated Work Platform (11 metres)
- Strong experience in complex tree pruning, removals and large tree works
- Confidence working at heights and around low-voltage powerlines using specialised equipment and techniques
- Solid knowledge of arboriculture practices, tree and plant identification, and risk management
- A friendly, professional approach when working with the community and stakeholders
- A flexible, team-focused mindset and willingness to pitch in where needed
- Comfortable use of digital systems for timesheets, work records and reporting.
About Our Organisation
The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce – wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.
We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community “Means the World” to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.
We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.
About Our Team
City Maintenance are equipped to care for open spaces in our beaches, reserves and parks, ensuring they are maintained and up to standard. This diverse portfolio is passionate and skilled in areas including property management and repair, irrigation, biodiversity, arboriculture, trees and sports turf, as well as program scheduling and contract support.
The Trees and Irrigation team is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. The team manage programmed and reactive work that involves detailed street tree pruning and care, and quality irrigation systems for attractive landscapes.
The Detail
The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and is classified at Grade ME6, with a starting salary of $76,963.37 per annum + super. The position also attracts a daily allowance of $24.27 per day worked (excluding leave and public holidays).
The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:
- Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise Agreement (an increase to salary rates is scheduled from 30 June 2026 in accordance with the new Enterprise Agreement, subject to final approval)
- Income protection
- 9 day fortnight
- Annual leave loading
- Training and professional development
- Uniform and PPE.
Enquiries about this position may be made to Mick Davey, Coordinator Trees & Irrigation.
How to Apply
Submit your applicaiton via the City of Charles Sturt job board.
Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 27 May 2026.
