ARBORICULTURE PRUNING OFFICER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Public Space Operations

Wage: Grade 5 - $1,283.60/week (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

• Do you enjoy the outdoors?
• Do you take pride in keeping a safe and tidy workspace?
• Do you have experience working in the arboriculture industry and accreditation in relevant tools?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Brisbane City Council is hiring!  We have multiple vacancies for experienced and accredited Arboriculture Pruning Officers.    

Situated within Brisbane Infrastructure, Public Space Operations Branch is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.

At Brisbane City Council, our arboriculture teams provide maintenance to over 70,000 trees per year. As Arboriculture Pruning Officer, you’ll work within a small work team in a supportive environment, be provided with all the equipment, tools and personal protective equipment you’ll need to successfully contribute to team goals.   You’ll apply your industry knowledge and experience to provide tree maintenance utilising horticultural/arboriculturally best practices and methodology.   

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• certificate III in Arboriculture and/or demonstrated experience in arboriculture
• sound interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to contribute effectively to the team environment
• understanding of Workplace Health and Safety and Code of Conduct guidelines
• ability to acquire a Medium Rigid (MR) Licence within three (3) months of commencing the role
• ability to acquire Intermediate Tree Felling qualifications within three (3) months of commencing the role
• sound knowledge and experience in operating a woodchipper machine
• accreditation – Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (intermediate)
• accreditation – Level 1 Maintain Chainsaw and Trim and Cut Felled Small Trees.

While not mandatory, the following tickets/accreditations will be highly regarded for this role:

• Elevated Work Platform licence (EWP)
• Medium Rigid (MR) Vehicle licence
• Chipper Ticket
• Dogging licence
• Electrical Awareness for Non-electrical Worker’s licence (M31A)
• First Aid certificate

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Libby Watkins on 07 3718 0115

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 6 February 2025 11:55pm

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.