Blacktown City Council

Arborist x 3

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 3 exciting permanent, full-time opportunities for highly motivated Arborists to join our Urban Forest operations team where their Arboriculture expertise and climbing skills are utilised in maintaining our street scapes and park scapes. In this full time permanent role you will be engaged in all facets of Arboriculture.

You will undertake:

• Tree maintenance works ensure prompt and qualified attention and treatment, which leads to quality, safe parks and streetscapes
• Maintenance of trees during the establishment period leads to optimum long-term results
• A high productive output while maintaining a high professional standard of work.

Enjoy a 9 day fortnight allowing for a healthy work life balance along with a supportive work environment that values your contributions and skill set Join our team and grow with us.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture or Certificate II with AHCARB203A Perform above ground pruning, and AHCARB204A Undertake standard climbing techniques
• Current “MR” drivers licence or ability to obtain within a 6-month period
• Suitable experience in the field of arboriculture
• Recognised training and experience in chainsaw operation at level 1 and 2
• Traffic Controller accreditation or ability and willingness to obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Demonstrated experience in the use of a large tree chipper
• Relevant recognised training and experience in basic arboriculture tasks including climbing and rigging
• NSW General Construction Induction card (white card)
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Coordinate work site activities
• First Aid certificate
• Work safely near live electrical apparatus qualification, or ability and willingness to obtain within first 6 months of employment
• Skills in the operation of computers, mobile phones and tablets.

Desirable:

• Relevant recognised training and experience in Chainsaw Operation at level 3 and 4
• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Aerial Rescue Statement of Attainment
• Pesticide / herbicide application accreditation (AQF 3)
• Elevated Work Platform operator licence
• Experience in the planting and establishment of trees
• Operate and maintain stump grinding machines.

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 $1,361.20 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% 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 on 9839 5118 

Internal ref:              BCC421, BCC422 and BCC1743