ARBORIST

• Up to $80,219.90 p.a. total salary package ($69,435.89 - $71,946.10^ + 11.5% super)*
• Permanent full time
• 9 day fortnight

^Minimum 3% increase from 1 July 2025

• Dependent on skills and experience

Are you passionate about trees and committed to preserving our urban forest? We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Arborists to join our team!

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Current ‘MR’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Experience in safe and efficient operation of chainsaws
• Certificate II in Arboriculture or equivalent or willing to obtain
• White Card
• Knowledge of pruning techniques
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Relevant experience in same or similar industry

ELEVATE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE WITH THE CITY OF MELVILLE’S BENEFITS!

• Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.
• Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• 2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.
• Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^
• On site gym with end of trip facilities
  ^conditions apply
  The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
  All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.
  We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.