Overview
Built & Natural Workplace | Regional WA
Position No:
060/2025
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Full Time | Permanent
Arborist
Level 7 | Salary: $108,804 -$115,610, plus superannuation
Tree Care Specialist
Level 6 | Salary:$98,345 - $106,287, plus superannuation
Restricted Private Use of a CouncilVehicle
Vacancy 060/2025
The opportunity
Mandurah's parks, reserves, and streetscape tree assets are set within a unique coastal and estuarine landscape.
These green spaces are central to our active lifestyle—contributing to cleaner air, providing shade along pedestrian routes, and supporting urban biodiversity.
As the City's Arborist, you'll play a key role in shaping the long-term growth, health, and resilience of our urban forest.
You'll lead the development and delivery of strategies that align with community goals for tree planting, preservation, and restoration.
You'll also provide expert advice, training, and mentoring to support best practice in tree planning, installation, maintenance, risk management, and protection across the organisation.
To be successful in this role, you will need
Diploma in Arboriculture (or demonstrated equivalent)
Eligible for, and willing to obtain, membership to Arboriculture Australia or International Society of Arboriculture
Qualified in QTRA, VALID or ISA-TRAQ
Construction White Card
Current unrestricted national driver's licence
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in:
project supervision and contract management of arboriculture works/tree surgery within the public realm
interpersonal and communication skills with experience in providing technical briefs and reports to senior level stakeholders on tree management issues
tree value and valuation processes
implementation and monitoring of programs and systems relevant to quality tree management processes
At the City, we are committed to supporting growth and professional development.
Applications from candidates with the following experience and qualifications, and a willingness to undertake further study supported by the City, will also be considered to commence in the role of Tree Care Specialist and transition to the position of Arborist after successfully receiving a Diploma of Arboriculture:
Certificate III in Arboriculture (or demonstrated equivalent)
Qualified in QTRA, VALID or ISA-TRAQ
Construction White Card
Current unrestricted national driver's licence
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in:
project supervision and contract management of arboriculture works/tree surgery within the public realm
interpersonal and communication skills with experience in providing technical briefs and reports to senior level stakeholders on tree management issues
tree value and valuation processes
implementation and monitoring of programs and systems relevant to quality tree management processes
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
How to apply
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you?
Great!
To apply please visit our Careers page at.
Further information can be obtained by calling Cameron Tuck, Coordinator Landscape Management, on (08) 9550 3253.
Please note that during shortlisting, preference will be given to applicants that currently meet the requirements of the Arborist position.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received.
This means the vacancy may close without notice.
If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style.
If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles.
Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test and may be required to participate in a full pre-employment medical.
This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.
To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment pages.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
Attachments:
Arborist - Position Description.pdf
Tree Care Specialist - Position Description.pdf
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