Leading Hand Urban Forest *At the City of Canning, we're on a mission to grow a greener, more sustainable future. Over the coming decades, we'll plant more than 61,000 trees to expand our urban canopy, enhance biodiversity, create cooler neighbourhoods and improve the wellbeing of our community.
* *We're seeking an experienced and passionate Leading Hand Urban Forest to help turn this vision into reality. This is more than a crew leader role. It's an opportunity to contribute to one of the City's most important environmental initiatives, leading tree establishment and maintenance programs that will benefit residents for generations to come.
* *Join us and help create a welcoming and thriving city where people, nature and communities flourish together.
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About the role
As our Leading Hand Urban Forest, you'll lead a small crew delivering high-quality tree establishment and maintenance activities, while ensuring safe and efficient work practices. *A snapshot of your new role:*
- Lead a small team to carry out preliminary tree inspections, small tree removals, collection and disposal of branches, formative pruning, planting, mulching, staking and fertilising
- Ensure daily maintenance and inspections of vehicles, plant and equipment
- Safely use hand and power tools to formatively prune, shape and manage young trees
- Accurately report and document team time-sheets and daily activities
- Sound organisational skills
- able to plan and prioritise work
- Assist in responding to and investigating tree management enquiries from the community
- Where appropriate, guide community members on tree care practices and preservation What you will bring to the role:




- Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture (or working towards)
- Current ‘C’ and ‘MR’ class driver’s license
- Extensive knowledge and a passion for trees including species identification and growth habits
- Well-developed team leadership skills and ability to foster team accountability and collaboration
- Sound literacy and numeracy skills, including use of mobile digital technologies
- Able to effectively communicate with community members on tree related issues
- Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
- White Card, Chainsaw Operator Certificate, Current First Aid Certificate, Basic Worksite Traffic Management accreditation
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months) For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. Why you will love working at the City
- A Permanent Full time role in a welcoming and thriving City
- Access to a 9-day fortnight – RDO every second week
- $1,604.86
- $1,620.91 per week + super.
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations,



skins checks and other well-being events.
- Outstanding year-round wellbeing and social calendars
- Free on-site parking.
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Genuine commitment to learning and development.
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness). Impact the Community in a Big Way The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all. Canning welcomes you to apply: To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Rory Bennett on [0481 095 651](tel:0481 095 651) for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time. Applications are open until 5 pm, Friday 13 November 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early. *The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.*

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