Arborist Technician (x2)

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 -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Parks & Gardens Branch plays a vital role in caring for and managing the Sunshine Coast’s public open spaces, foreshore reserves and recreational areas. As part of a team committed to preserving natural landscapes and supporting active, healthy communities, you'll contribute to maintaining the region's valuable green infrastructure while helping deliver Council's vision of being Australia's most sustainable region.

As an Arborist Technician, you will be a key member of the Arboricultural Services Team, supporting the delivery of proactive and programmed tree maintenance across amenity streetscapes and neighbourhood parks. This hands-on role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across some of the Sunshine Coast's most diverse environments, helping ensure community safety, environmental sustainability and the long-term health of Council's urban forest.

• Perform amenity street and neighbourhood park tree maintenance, including advanced tree climbing activities.
• Safely operate and maintain arboricultural equipment, including trucks and wood chippers.
• Maintain accurate operational records, including daily running sheets, costing details and timesheets.
• Support a strong safety culture by adhering to WHS requirements and participating in ongoing training and development.

About you

You hold a Certificate in Arboriculture and have proven experience working in arboriculture, ideally within local government or a similarly customer-focused operational environment.

You bring demonstrated tree climbing experience using rope and harness techniques, along with hands-on knowledge of the equipment, plant and materials used in urban tree maintenance.

You have a strong commitment to workplace safety and understand the importance of following procedures, managing risks and contributing positively to a safe working environment.

You communicate effectively, build positive working relationships and take a proactive approach to managing your workload while contributing to team success and continuous improvement.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

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.
• Salary Packaging
• Development opportunities through corporate learning and development programs

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
• 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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Matt Hick during business hours on 0438 784 131.

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.