Personnel Area:
Infrastructure Services
Branch:
Public Space Operations
Salary Range:
CSERV 9 ($1,****** 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 explicit 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.
For more information:
Please call Marshal Nazareth on **************
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.
Application Closing Date:
Friday 18 September **** at 11:55pm AEST.
Kindly State your location preference in your job application.
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.
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