Team Leader Arboriculture

About the role: 

The Team leader Arboriculture will be responsible for maintaining the City of Ballarat’s unique Urban Forest. The team leader will work closely and provide on ground support to Arboriculture team whilst planning for future growth of City’s Urban Forest. 

 Key Responsibility Areas   

• Supervise and maintain all Council trees using best industry practice.  

• Supervise and support staff and contractor maintenance activities.  

• Provide quality customer service in regard to all tree related requests. 

• Provide input into tree risk assessments and implement appropriate tree management measures.  

• Maintain asset management systems to record all activities associated with the City of Ballarat’s Tree Population  

• Support Council’s plan to maintain, enhance and expand the tree data register.  

• Compliance with the City of Ballarat’s Tree Management Plan and Road Management Plan   

• Assist in the development and delivery of an increasingly proactive urban tree maintenance regime.   

• Mentor and develop arboriculture staff to achieve best industry performance. 

About You: 

You'll have a minimum of 5 years' experience leading Arboriculture teams, a deep understanding of Arboriculture Minimum Industry Standards, and a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Business management qualifications.  

Local government experience is advantageous. 

 You will be proficient in tree identification, disease diagnosis, and plant function, with a strong focus on workplace health and safety. 

 You’ll have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to handle conflict with patience and professionalism. 

You'll hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence.  

To Apply: 

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 25 June 2025. 

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and respond to the key selection criteria. 

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.   

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. 

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.