Field Officer, Arboriculture at City Of Tea Tree Gully

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

77159.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Arboriculture, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), MR Licence, First Aid, Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM), Temporary Traffic Management (TTM), Whitecard, Electrical Apparatus Safety, Load Shifting Equipment, Working at Heights, Tree Management, Shrub Maintenance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About the position As a Field Officer, Arboriculture, you will drive the hands-on execution of works programs throughout our City. Each day you will be responsible for contributing to the management, preservation, maintenance and protection of all trees and shrubs across Council’s streets and reserves in both rural and urban spaces. You'll be on a 9-day fortnight schedule, optimising your work time while offering flexibility. Field Officer, Arboriculture - Position Description The successful applicant will have: Certificate III Arboriculture, or willingness to undertake study to obtain Licence to Perform High Risk Work Class: Elevated Work Platform (EWP) MR licence Provide First Aid certificate Work Zone Traffic Management (WZTM) / Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Work safely in the construction industry (Whitecard) Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker certificate Certificate of Competency in load shifting equipment Work Safely at Heights Certificate Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and National Crime Check police clearance Apply today! We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments. Salary range is between $75,901 - $77,159 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. Applications close 11pm Saturday 28 March 2026. Please note we may commence shortlisting and/or close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Buck on 0418 841 095. Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully. Why work for us A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Benefits We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.

Responsibilities

The Field Officer, Arboriculture, is responsible for the hands-on execution of work programs, contributing daily to the management, preservation, maintenance, and protection of all trees and shrubs across the Council's streets and reserves in both rural and urban settings.