Blacktown City Council

Team Leader Tree Maintenance x 2

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome 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

We have two exciting permanent, full-time opportunities for highly motivated and experienced team leaders to join our Urban Forest Operations Team.

We are looking for enthusiastic leaders who are ready to take on the challenge of managing a dynamic team in the great outdoors. In this role you will oversee all tree maintenance operations. 

Your expertise will guide your team as they work efficiently and effectively to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Enjoy a 9-day fortnight schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance along with a supportive work environment that values your contributions and take advantage of professional development opportunities. Join our team and grow with us!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Class MR Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• NSW General Construction Induction Card (white card)
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• RTA Approved Traffic Controller accreditation or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and supervising staff
• Demonstrated experience in the use of a tree chipper
• Experience implementing a tree protection program
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Skills in the operation of computers, mobile phones and tablets
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Desirable:

• Work Cover approved front end loader accreditation
• Aerial Rescue Statement of Attainment
• Pesticide / herbicide application accreditation (AQF 3)
• Elevated Work Platform operator licence
• Operate and maintain stump grinding machines
• Demonstrated experience in the use of a large tree chipper
• Experience in the planting and establishment of trees.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,451.97 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

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 safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 2 May 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Emily Hubble 9839 5118

Internal ref:              BCC431 and BCC424