Overview
Team Leader Arboricultural Technician role at Careers at Council, based in Katoomba, New South Wales. Full-time position focused on overseeing and coordinating arboricultural services to safeguard the health and sustainability of the urban forest.
We are seeking a leader to manage high-quality pruning, tree removals, and vegetation management with a strong emphasis on safety, operational planning, and achieving Council goals. You will foster teamwork, communicate with key stakeholders, and implement tree care strategies to support the city's canopy cover targets.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and coordinate arboricultural services to maintain urban forest health.
* Lead pruning, tree removals, and vegetation management projects.
* Prioritize safety, develop operational plans, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
* Foster teamwork and effective communication with stakeholders.
* Implement tree care strategies to support canopy cover targets and environmental goals.
Qualifications
* Skilled professional in arboriculture and urban forestry with strong leadership background.
* Proven experience in tree care operations and safety compliance.
* Strong focus on operational planning and stakeholder communication.
* Ability to implement strategies to enhance canopy cover and achieve environmental objectives.
Remuneration
Remuneration: base salary commencing at $76,426 gross per annum
* Adverse working conditions allowance of $1,035 per annum
* 12% superannuation
* Performance payment 1% - 3.5% of annual salary
* Annual award increase
Contacts
For further information contact: Sebastian Paris on 4780 5769.
Application details
Closing date: Sunday, 28 September 2025.
How to apply: It is preferred you obtain the position description and apply information from the website: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/jobs. Applications addressing the selection criteria, with a resume, references, and copies of qualifications should be emailed to hresources@bmcc.nsw.gov.au prior to closing date. If you cannot access a computer, hardcopy applications may be posted to Staff Applications, Blue Mountains City Council, Locked Bag 1005, KATOOMBA NSW 2780.
Location: Katoomba, NSW
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