Group and Team: Open Space, Arboriculture
Location:
Cleary's Gates
Employment status:
Permanent, Full-time
Classification:
Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement:
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt ****
Salary range:
$78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
Permanent full-time opportunity with a fortnightly rostered day off.
Opportunity to lead and influence change to make a real impact.
About the role
In this hands-on leadership role, you will coordinate and lead arboricultural crews undertaking tree maintenance, pruning and removal works across the City.
You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure best-practice arboriculture, and support the efficient delivery of work programs.
Role accountabilities include:
Lead and support Arboricultural Services crews to deliver high-quality tree pruning, maintenance and removal works across the City.
Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values safety, professionalism and exceptional service to the community.
Champion workplace health and safety by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance arboricultural practices, operational efficiency and the long-term management of the City's tree assets.
Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders and the public to deliver proactive and responsive arboricultural services while maintaining strong community relationships.
You will hold a Certificate III in Arboriculture (or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in all aspects of tree pruning and removal, including tree climbing and working from Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs).
You will bring extensive knowledge of arboricultural practices, tree maintenance and safe work methods, together with proven experience leading and supporting teams to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently.
With experience working across a range of environments, including bushland, parks, streetscapes, reserves and other high-profile public spaces,



you can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders and the community, ensuring a coordinated and professional approach to arboricultural services building positive working relationships and contributing to a strong culture of safety, respect and continuous improvement.
You will have a can-do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment.
If you have great attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume work setting, then this may be the role for you.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other.
We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all.
With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
A wide range ofleave entitlements.
Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.




The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
The City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks.
These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities.
Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people.
The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process.
Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.
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