Arboriculture Climbing Team Leader
Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services
Branch: Public Space Operations
Salary Range: CSERV 9 ($1,574.40 per week + 14% superannuation)
(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type: 2 X Permanent Full-time
Location: North & South Brisbane
Our Business
Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council’s asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.
Our Branch
Public Space Operations (PSO) is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
The Role
As Team Leader, you’ll guide and support your team to deliver day-to-day arboriculture operations. You’ll play a key role in planning work, maintaining safety standards and ensuring services meet customer needs while following best practice and environmental standards.
This role suits someone who enjoys leading from the front, balancing on-the-tools work with team leadership, customer interaction and operational coordination.
In this role you will:
- lead and support a team to deliver tree maintenance and construction activities
- set clear expectations, monitor performance and provide regular feedback
- plan and coordinate work with team members, contractors and council staff
- provide expert arboriculture advice using Australian Standards and visual tree assessments (VTA)
- conduct inspections and recommend practical tree management solutions
- ensure all work is safe, compliant and aligned with WHS standards and procedures
- promote a strong “customer first” approach in all interactions
- maintain accurate records, reports and job documentation
- support incident investigations, complaints and insurance enquiries
- deliver on-the-job training and mentor team members
- ensure equipment is used and maintained correctly
- manage materials and supplies to keep operations running smoothly.
To Be Successful You Will Need
- proven ability to lead teams and manage performance through clear direction and feedback
- strong experience in arboriculture, including use of industry tools and machinery
- hands-on experience with advanced tree work, including canopy access and tree removal using ropes, harnesses and rigging systems
- solid communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally with customers
- good written skills and confidence completing reports and records
- strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise urgent work and manage competing demands
- possession of a Trade Certificate III in Arboriculture
- possession of a current White Card
- Ability to acquire a MR (Medium Rigid) class driver licence within 3 months of joining.
Benefits of Working for Council Include
- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the Brisbane City Council careers portal. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. Kindly state your location preference in your job application.
Application Closing Date: Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.
This role requires a medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
