Team Leader Arborist (9748)

Group and Team: Open Space, Arboriculture
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Trade Level 2
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $78,988 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Permanent full-time opportunity with a fortnightly rostered day off.
• Opportunity to lead and influence change to make a real impact.

About the role

Role accountabilities include:

• Lead and support Arboricultural Services crews to deliver high-quality tree pruning, maintenance and removal works across the City.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that values safety, professionalism and exceptional service to the community.
• Champion workplace health and safety by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance arboricultural practices, operational efficiency and the long-term management of the City’s tree assets.
• Coordinate with contractors, stakeholders and the public to deliver proactive and responsive arboricultural services while maintaining strong community relationships.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You will hold a Certificate III in Arboriculture (or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in all aspects of tree pruning and removal, including tree climbing and working from Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs). You will bring extensive knowledge of arboricultural practices, tree maintenance and safe work methods, together with proven experience leading and supporting teams to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently.

With experience working across a range of environments, including bushland, parks, streetscapes, reserves and other high-profile public spaces, you can adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality service delivery. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to work effectively with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders and the community, ensuring a coordinated and professional approach to arboricultural services building positive working relationships and contributing to a strong culture of safety, respect and continuous improvement.

You will have a can-do attitude and want to work in a friendly team environment.

If you have great attention to detail and thrive in a high-volume work environment, then this may be the role for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact, Kieran Wallace, Program Leader Arboriculture on 03 6238 2894 or email kieran.wallace@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 6 September 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.