Hawkesbury City Council

Operational Supervisor – Trees

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Salary Range $68k - $76k per annum
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Fitness Passport + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage 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.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Open Space Operations and based in Wilberforce NSW, the primary purpose of this role is to coordinate and supervise operational staff while carrying out Open Space maintenance, construction programs and street tree pruning.

About You

You will have demonstrated, practical experience as a supervisor with a background leading a team of operational staff in maintenance, open spaces, or similar function. You will be a champion for safety and ensure your team are consistently operating under WHS safe work practices. You will demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and be physically fit to undertake the requirements of the position.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Fell Small Trees certification
• Chainsaw Level 2 certification
• MR Licence
• Chemical Application certificate
• Manual Handling certificate
• Demonstrated practical experience in a supervisory role
• Sound knowledge of horticulture and arboriculture
• Demonstrated experience in the safe use of herbicide and pesticide spraying
• Demonstrated experience in visual tree inspections, tree defect identification and risk mitigation
• The right to live and work in Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport or Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4444.

Applications close Sunday, 20 April 2025

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.