Arborist

ARE YOU A SKILLED ARBORIST LOOKING FOR WORK / LIFE BALANCE?

About the Parks & Recreation Tree Services Team

From serene parks to vibrant gardens, the Parks & Recreation Services Branch is the driving force behind our reputation as the “Garden City”.  A dynamic range of teams are dedicated to cultivating the beauty and functionality of the Toowoomba Region's open spaces, bringing the Garden City and its surrounding areas to life throughout the year and showcasing the result of dedicated efforts. Part of the Parks & Recreation Services Branch, the Tree Services Team plays an essential role in the preservation and care of Council’s Tree assets that grace our urban and regional landscapes. Operating year-round, they wield their expertise to ensure that our parks, gardens, and streets flourish with vitality. With a focus on sustainability and longevity, their meticulous work maintains the legacy of century-old arboreal treasures, contributing to the unique character of our region.

About the position

The Arborist position will be responsible for performing a broad range of specialist tasks in an arboricultural work team with the efficient delivery of the desired levels of service of park infrastructure within the Toowoomba Region.

This position will work under limited supervision.

• The base wage rate for this position is $1,197.40 gross per 38 hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Enjoy a Rostered Day off each month.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.  

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).
2. Experience in maintaining plant and equipment in good working order and in accordance with the operator’s manual as supplied by the manufacturer.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform work with the ability to apply appropriate skills to suit varying demands of the work.
4. Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful manner.
5. Ability to work cooperatively, safely and ethically in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
6. Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Accountability.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Dave Edwards on 0417 715 718 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Monday, 12 May 2025.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.