Arborist
Job No:
TSC1697
Location:
Murwillumbah
About the role:
- Deliver expert arboriculture services including tree assessment, pruning and removals in line with Australian Standards
- Perform advanced climbing, rigging and EWP operations
- Operate and collaborate within a well‑equipped team to deliver safe, efficient outcomes
- Maintain accurate records and reports using Council’s record management systems
- Communicate professionally with Council staff, emergency services and the community while prioritising safety and environmental care
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $62,124 per annum with competency-based increments up to $71,178 per annum, plus 12% super
- 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Qualified arborist (Certificate III or working towards) with hands‑on industry experience
- Skilled in tree climbing, rigging and performing works to AS4373 standards
- Licensed or willing to obtain EWP, crane/plant electrical safety and White Card tickets
- Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Safety‑focused professional committed to training, compliance and best‑practice arboriculture
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 22 May at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
Immunisations:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a Certificate III in Arboriculture or willing to complete the qualification within 24 months of commencing employment? Provide details.
- Do you hold Elevated Work Platform ticket or willing to obtain within 6 months of commencing employment? Provide details.
- Describe a time you worked as part of a team to safely complete arboriculture or similar operational work, and the role you played.
- Tell us about your practical experience with tree climbing, rigging and carrying out arboriculture works to AS4373 standards.
- Do you hold a General Construction Induction Car (White Card) or willing to obtain one? Provide details.
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