Permanent Full Time

About the Position

This is a technical field-based role that works in a team environment supporting teams to action work orders and plan resource allocation to ensure customer requests are completed effectively, safely and according to council policies and procedures.

About You

You will have positive communication skills, and be able to listen to customers, team members and supervisors. You will have a solid background in arboriculture with an understanding of best practices and hold required safety tickets and relevant experience.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. A Certificate 3 Arboriculture
2. Experience in commercial urban forest maintenance works.
3. A valid Australian MR Driver’s license.
4. Experience in leading a large team.
5. Demonstrated experience in scoping, planning and coordinating operational works, including identifying proactive maintenance opportunities and effectively allocating staff, plant and equipment.
6. Experience in the use of Tree Plotter to capture and update tree inventories and stumps when required.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

- Competitive salary
- Fun and energetic team
- Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
- An expansive health & wellbeing program
- Career development opportunities

If,



after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Sam Alexopoulos, Team Coordinator Urban Forest on 0410 699 302.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals with disabilities. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact [email protected].

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment – including drug and alcohol testing, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 9am Tuesday 17 November 2026

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