Tree Workers

Job No: NSYD552
Location: North Sydney

  • Join a passionate team dedicated to enhancing North Sydney's urban forest!
  • Develop your tree maintenance skills with access to paid training and education. 
  • Be part of a supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
  • Enjoy a full-time position with a 9-day fortnight agreement for work-life balance.

 

About us

At North Sydney Council, we are committed to creating a vibrant and sustainable urban environment that enriches the community's experience. Our hardworking Tree's department plays a crucial role in managing the Urban Forest, ensuring our green spaces are well-maintained and accessible to all residents.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and community engagement, we strive to make North Sydney a more satisfying place for everyone. 

 

The role

As a vital member of the Trees team, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the green spaces of North Sydney. Under the guidance of the Team Leader and Urban Forest Supervisor, you will engage in both scheduled and reactive tree maintenance programs, ensuring the safety and health of our urban trees.

From operating equipment to performing essential arboricultural tasks, your work will directly contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our community area. Your proactive attitude and commitment to safety will help us maintain our high standards of service.

 

What we’re looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to work as part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

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  • Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn the safe use of chainsaws.
  • A positive attitude towards teamwork and communication.

Desirable qualifications include experience in Tree work, a ChemCert certificate, and a Certificate III in Arboriculture.

If you’re eager to learn and grow, we’re committed to supporting your development with on-the-job training and upskilling—making this the perfect opportunity for you! 

 

Why work at North Sydney Council?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

  • Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
  • Access to Fitness Passport 
  • Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
  • Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
  • Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
  • A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks
  • Access to employee recognition and reward program
  • Weekly fruit baskets
  • Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
  • Monetary transport allowance
  • Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
  • Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
  • Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways 

 

Salary from: $62,360 to $74,101 per annum (including industry allowance) + 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance 

+ Uniform Provided 

76 hours per fortnight with a rostered day off

 

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the selection criteria questions below. 

 

To view the Position Description, Click Here 

 

Closing Date: 29 March 2026- 11.30pm 

 

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

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North Sydney Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council is committed to protecting your personal information and our policy on privacy and personal information represents local government best practice. North Sydney Council is an agency under definition of the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Council will also comply with the Health Privacy Principles in the following ways:

  • Your vaccination status will only be used for business purposes and for application as required under Council’s COVIDSafe Plan/s.
  • To ensure accuracy, Council will only accept information regarding your vaccination status from you.
  • Your vaccination status may be shared with other Council Officers for work purposes such as ensuring compliance with the Covid Safe Plan, ensuring compliance with legislation and for the allocation of work tasks and locations.
  • Your vaccination status will be held in Council’s HR System. This will be recorded in a similar way to how we record other information such as medical certificates.
  • Where Council does not know your vaccination status you may be required to comply with certain restrictions that apply at the time and as required by Council Policy or COVIDSafe Plan.

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About Us

With a cohort of approximately 400 permanent (full time and part time) employees, we consider ourselves not too big, not too small - just right! At North Sydney Council we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams value the unique contribution each member makes, and genuinely strives towards making North Sydney Council a fun place to work! The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing. Our commitment to our staff at North Sydney Council is: To optimise employee performance in an enjoyable, safe, fair and equitable workplace