Arborist Technician

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

We care about our people and our place and we work together with our community, to create award winning spaces, and deliver services to enhance our lifestyle and improve our region.

Council’s Parks and Gardens Branch require two Arborist Technicians to undertake all aspects of tree work for both internal and external clients.

You will be required to assist the Arboricultural Services Leader as a member of the Arboricultural Services Team who are responsible for the care, management and operation of public open space, and recreational areas.

This role holds a large safety focus with operation of various plant, machinery and tools required. The incumbent will have a passion for environmental issues in our diverse coastal and hinterland environment and undertake duties with this concern upheld.

A primary focus of the role will entail safe operation of a wood chipper and truck as well as removal and disposal of debris and greenwaste.

You will be required to support and actively participate in a team approach to learning and development through upgrading technical knowledge and ongoing training on policies, practices and procedures including legislative requirements. On a daily basis you will take part in coordinating maintenance records including run sheets, costing details and timesheets.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and experienced Arborist who takes pride in their work to join the Sunshine Coast Council.

About you

We are looking for someone who shares our passion and love for trees. If the following sounds like you, we'd like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be experienced in an arboricultural role ideally within a local government environment.

Your comprehensive knowledge & understanding of materials, plant & equipment used in street and neighbour park tree maintenance is essential to success.

You are well versed in communicating verbally and in writing including working cooperatively with internal and external customers on site. Pivotal this position is managing your time effectively.

This includes setting and meeting priorities, deadlines and self-organising workloads. Various qualifications, licences and tickets are required for this position. Please refer to the position profile.

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Discounted health related memberships and other wellbeing initiatives
• Generous Superannuation benefits - council will also contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Jie Wells during business hours on 0439 780 114.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.