Arboricultural Team Member
About the role
Utilising your Arborist skills and experience, you will work amongst an enthusiastic and energetic team to properly care for and maintain some of Wyndham’s most valuable assets… its trees.
Ideally, you will have a AQF Level 3 Arborist qualification along with a Chainsaw operators’ certificate.
Those currently studying these qualifications are still encouraged to apply though you may commence on a Band 2 salary ($73,668.75 per annum, plus superannuation) until the successful completion of your certificates.
What your day will look like
- Complete arboriculture and parks maintenance tasks and programs to Council standards
- Take responsibility for the care of plant, tools and equipment, including fuel, lubrication and fluid levels as required
- Operate plant and equipment e.g. Chippers, EWP, Chainsaws and Water Tankers
- Undertake relevant training as required
- Undertake watering, mulching and formative pruning of young trees as well as responding to emergencies such as wind events or bush fire water tanker support
What you will bring
- Experience in the use of Arboricultural plant and equipment, e.g. EWP’s, chippers, chainsaw, water tankers etc (Essential)
- Experience in use of small plant (Essential)
- AQF Level 3 Arborist qualification (Cert III) with Chainsaw operators’ certificate (Level 1/2) – (Essential for Band 3)
- Licensed to drive vehicles above 15 tonnes, GCM
- Licensed to perform High Risk Work: EWP > 11meters (Desirable but not essential)
- Traffic Management Training including these modules, RIIWHS205D – Control Traffic with stop/slow bat, RIIWHS302D – Implement traffic management plan (Desirable but not essential).
- Certificate II ESI which should include these modules, HLTAID001 – CPR, UETTDRRF10B-First Aid in an ESI environment, UETTDRRF03B – Perform EWP rescue, UETTDRRF08B – Perform EWP controlled descent (Desirable but not essential)
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Submit your application via the Wyndham City Council careers portal.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
