About The Role

This is an Internal Fixed-Term opportunity until 1 June 2025.

This role supports the care and maintenance of Ballarat’s urban forest, working as part of a skilled and supportive team. You’ll help deliver high-quality arboriculture services, respond to extreme weather events, ensure workplace safety, and provide excellent service to the community

Key Responsibility Areas  

Cooperate with and assist work colleagues and supervisors Carry out tree pruning in accordance with AS 4373-2007 Apply well considered judgement in relation to the management of structural defects Evaluate tree risks and seek advice before acting where the best solution maybe unclear Carry out tree removals as part of programmed or emergency work Assist with tree planting as directed Operate chainsaws, trucks and EWP safely and in accordance with all relevant Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) Use and update tree asset management systems in accordance with organisational standards Abide by all City of Ballarat policies and procedures in accordance with Councils values Assist other team members and supervise apprentices and trainees 

About You

You’ll have formal qualifications in arboriculture/horticulture or equivalent experience, a minimum two (2) years practical experience in the arboricultural field and an ability to demonstrate knowledge of industry standards. 

You’ll have demonstrated skills in use of light and medium mechanical plant, identification of tree health, structure, hazards and species, common pest and disease identification and control and knowledge of AS 4373 – 2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees and CODIT tree pruning practices.

You’ll have Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills to ensure clear instructions to staff, advice to supervisors and information to clients or the general public and clear and concise writing skills for the maintenance of records, communications and reports. 

You’ll Hold The Following Licenses And/or Certificates

Current Victorian Drivers Licence with MR truck endorsement Chainsaw Level 2 Certificate Elevating Work Platform High Risk Licence Cert II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control (UET20312) Traffic management & traffic controller certificate First Aid Level 2 Certificate Demonstrated ability in tree assessment and the use of a range of arboriculture machinery and vehicular plant 

Be Part Of Something More

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There’s more to remuneration than just salary.

Here Are Some Key Benefits You Might Value

Learning and development programsFlexible work policiesEmployee benefits programMyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 18 November 2025.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter and current resume.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Jackson Bowen, Supervisor Urban Forest on 0477 971 923.

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.