Arborists – Tree Services (Senior Operations Technician) Multiple Positions
- Enjoy hands on work keeping the Bayside Council LGA pristine and presentable
- Work locally, enjoy a fortnightly RDO and access to family friendly benefits
- Earn between $1,353.05 - $1,515.41 per week plus 12% superannuation
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
The City Presentation directorate ensures that our area is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner, that is clean, enjoyable to live in and instils pride in our community.
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified and experienced Arborist who takes pride in their work to join Bayside. It includes a range of planned and reactive arboricultural, machine operations and/or related traffic management activities for Council’s parks and open space assets. The role is also responsible for guiding and supporting operational staff on site to ensure completion of all allocated work.
You can also expect to:
- Plan and organise work to deliver work requests or programs.
- Report any identified work request variations to Team Leader or Tree Management Officer to ensure Council parks and open space assets are well maintained
- Provide feedback and contribute to team processes to improve service delivery, safety and compliance.
- Guide operational staff on site to enable overall delivery of allocated work.
- Work in collaboration with and assist the team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.
About you
We are looking for someone who has the following background and expertise:
- Minimum Cert III in Arboriculture or equivalent qualification
- In addition, you will also have relevant experience as an Arborist.
- A SafeWork NSW white card (general construction induction card).
- Current Driver’s Licence Class C.
Desirable accreditation OR willingness to obtain after probation period
- Current “Chem Use”
- Current MR license
- EWP/Working at Heights
- MR Truck License
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy.
- 15 days sick leave each year.
- 2 days health and wellbeing leave from your sick leave balance each year.
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year (Grant Days).
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents.
Apply now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at
support.erecruit@bayaside.nsw.gov.au.
Deadline: 11 September 2025
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
