Overview
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, it is the largest and most diverse city in NSW, with 54 suburbs. The Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney and delivering a modern city with opportunities for residents and businesses.
Our Council strives to be an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
Are you looking to start your career as an Arborist? An exciting opportunity is here for you. This traineeship combines on-the-job work experience with attendance at TAFE to complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture (Elevated Work Platform – EWP Arborist). The combination provides a competitive advantage for future professional roles.
The position involves assisting in the daily operation of pruning and removing trees using sound arboriculture techniques and maintaining a large tree chipper after appropriate training. We are looking for two professionals to join our team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 3 years, commencing January 2026. You will be attending TAFE and receiving on-the-job training, working alongside professionals in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operation of pruning and removing trees using sound arboriculture techniques.
- Use and maintain a large tree chipper after appropriate training.
- Participate in on-the-job training and complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture through TAFE (including Elevating Work Platform where applicable).
Who can apply
- Applicants must be 15 years of age or older.
- No longer at school or home-schooled.
- If currently enrolled in school or home-schooled, must have:
- Completed year 9 or equivalent.
- Provide written approval to proceed from a school principal or NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or an authorised person acting in lieu of a school principal.
- Ability to obtain a class C driver's licence when able to.
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or be eligible to work in Australia (evidence required).
How to apply
- Blacktown City Council and 1300apprentice are partnering to conduct the initial recruitment process.
- Applications need to be submitted online through Council's recruitment system.
- The selection process requires chosen applicants to undertake an interview, aptitude test and a medical examination.
If your application progresses to the next recruitment stage, a representative from 1300apprentice will be in contact.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child-secure organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
To view or download the position description, please refer to the link provided in the original posting.
Closing date: Friday 26 September 2025, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: 1300apprentice.com.au
Internal ref: Blacktown City Council - BCC429 and BCC1744
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📌 Apprentice Arboriculture x 2
🏢 Blacktown City Council
📍 Sydney