SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER ARBORICULTURE

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Band 4 ($89,207-$95,764) + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: North and/or South Brisbane

Our Business

Infrastructure Services (ISG) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

Public Space Operations is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business 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

We are looking for 2 x Arboriculture Technical Officers to join our team and help manage Council's tree assets across the city.

In this role, you will provide expert arboriculture advice, undertake tree condition and risk assessments, investigate complex tree-related matters, and ensure works are delivered in line with Council requirements and Australian Standards.

You will work closely with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve customer enquiries, manage escalated issues, support insurance claim investigations, and prepare technical reports and work scopes. 

This is a varied role with approximately 65% field-based work and 35% office-based work. You will conduct site inspections, coordinate with external service providers, maintain accurate asset information, and support the delivery of work programs through reporting, planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced arboriculture professional who enjoys both hands-on field work and technical problem-solving.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated experience in commercial and/or municipal arboriculture and arboriculture asset management
• extensive experience undertaking tree condition and risk assessments, including complex inspections involving external providers
• strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing escalations, conflict resolution and customer enquiries
• experience preparing technical reports, briefs, scopes of works and management reporting
• knowledge of Australian Standards and arboriculture best practices
• proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent
• possession of a current driver’s licence.

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.

This role may require a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 07 3178 1863

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.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 02 August 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.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.