Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services
Branch: Public Space Operations / City Standards
Salary Range: Band 3: AUD $79,158.00 to $84,309.00 plus superannuation
Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions
Work type: Multiple permanent and temporary full-time opportunities
Our Business
City Standards provides high quality and value for money construction, maintenance and delivery services to Brisbane ratepayers. The work undertaken by City Standards teams plays a big part in enhancing Brisbane’s liveability.
As a branch of City Standards, Public Space Operations is a customer focused and commercially driven business services delivery team, that prides itself on keeping Brisbane’s streets and public spaces clean, green and safe for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
The Role
As Technical Officer Arboriculture the primary purpose of this role is to provide technical advice on arboriculture asset management issues to senior staff and external customers. The role also provides field support to internal Arboriculture teams in developing and delivering tree maintenance programs across Brisbane.
Specific duties in this role involves:
- Carry out inspections and investigations, and where no specialist equipment is required, complete the job, or prepare job briefs, as well as conduct reactive and proactive tree inspections to minimise risk to the public and ensure appropriate formative maintenance of tree assets to ensure longevity of asset.
- Undertake inspections and provide arboriculture reports and estimates in accordance with the appropriate Australian Standards.
- Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers by resolving customer requests, work as part of the Arboriculture team to manage the needs of the policy area and assist in disaster recovery operations; such as storm events by conducting tree risk assessments to identify and prioritise work lists for maintenance crews.
To be considered for this position, you will need to have:
- Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with challenging customers to resolve problems.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting detailed tree condition and risk assessment inspections.
- Demonstrated planning, prioritisation and organisational skills with the ability to meet competing demands and deadlines whilst working autonomously.
- Possession of a current "C" Class Drivers License
- Minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of a Certificate V or Diploma in Arboriculture (Horticulture) or equivalent experience.
This role may require a Criminal History Check. You may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- Flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements.
- Free gym and wellness centre.
- Award winning superannuation fund.
- Generous leave provisions.
- Competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
For more information: Please email Dim Amarandos via dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 11:55PM AEST
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.