Join to apply for the City Arborist role at City of Charles Sturt1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the City Arborist role at City of Charles SturtGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.City of Charles Sturt provided pay rangeThis range is provided by City of Charles Sturt. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$108,727.00/yr - A$126,792.00/yrAbout The Role:As the City Arborist, you will play an important technical role that is responsible for expert aboricultural advice across Council. As a subject matter expert in arboriculture, you will conduct tree assessments, assess development applications, have oversight of tree planting programs, and ensure the health and sustainability of the City of Charles Sturt’s trees; all with the knowledge that your role has a direct contribution to our Community Vision outcome of Valuing Nature.About You:As a technical expert, you will be required to hold the following:AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture (Diploma of Horticulture – Arboriculture);Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards applicable to the role including:Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA) – as related to regulated/significant treesAS ISO 31000:2018 – Risk Management – Principles and GuidelinesMcAlister Amenity Tree EvaluationCar licence; andTraining in work health and safety and GIS/spatial systems would be highly regarded.Candidates will also be required to demonstrate the following:High level verbal and written communication skills including experience in specification report writing;Experience in delivering programs relating to tree planting and tree maintenance;Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; andExperience in, and preparedness to lead others.About Our Organisation:The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to more than 120,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce – wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.We prioritise customer and employee experience and foster a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.Our workplaces and the way we work demonstrate and ensure our commitment to customer experience excellence, productivity and our commitment to providing employees with opportunities to balance their working and personal lives. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.About Our Team:City Maintenance are equipped to care for open spaces across our beaches, reserves and parks, ensuring they are maintained and up to standard. This diverse portfolio is passionate and skilled in areas including property management and repair, irrigation, biodiversity, arboriculture, trees and sports turf, as well as program scheduling and contract support.The Trees and Irrigation team is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. The team manage programmed and reactive work that involves detailed street tree pruning and care, and quality irrigation systems for attractive landscapes.The Detail:The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Classification will be Level 6 or Level 7 commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.The annual base salary for Level 6 is $108,727, and $119,565 for Level 7, + super + annual leave loading.The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise AgreementAnnual leave loading and journey insuranceOpportunities for flexible workingEnquiries about this position may be made to the following:Mick DaveyCoordinator Trees and Irrigation0407 607 934Please click on 'Apply' to be taken to our Carers page to view the position description or to submit an application by, 9am Monday 16 June 2025.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionAdministrative and ManagementIndustriesEnvironmental Services, Public Safety, and Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Charles Sturt by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Arborist” roles.Penfield, South Australia, Australia 4 days agoPenfield, South Australia, Australia 4 days agoPenfield, South Australia, Australia 4 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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