INTERNAL ONLY - ARBORICULTURE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Band 5 ($98,778-$111,969) + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Balmoral Depot, Morningside

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’re seeking an experienced and people‑focused Arboriculture Operations Team Leader to guide the delivery of high‑quality arboriculture services across the community. In this role, you’ll lead a team of qualified arborists, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time and in line with Council’s standards. You’ll also play an important part in building a strong, values‑driven team culture that supports best‑practice tree care, excellent customer service and sustainable asset management.

Working closely with the Arboriculture Coordinator and Delivery Manager, you’ll provide clear direction, set performance expectations and offer regular feedback to support both team and individual development. You will coordinate planned and reactive work programs, make effective use of staff and equipment, and provide technical expertise across areas such as tree maintenance, inspections, hazard reduction and safe work methods. The role also involves preparing operational reports, correspondence and recommendations.

You will establish strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, customers and suppliers to ensure smooth communication, timely problem‑solving and high levels of service satisfaction. Additionally, you’ll oversee depot records, contribute to budget planning, monitor resource use and stay up to date with new developments and innovations within the arboriculture industry.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated capability aligned with Council’s Leadership Blueprint, supporting performance excellence and a values‑based team culture
• proven ability to lead and contribute to team direction, exchange feedback and meet agreed performance standards to foster a high‑performance environment
• extensive experience with arboriculture machinery, tools, plant identification and control techniques, with the ability to guide and support operational staff
• excellent organisational and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, work independently, manage competing priorities and respond to urgent customer needs
• demonstrated financial management skills, including monitoring and managing planned and reactive arboriculture activities within approved budgets
• ability to apply arboricultural knowledge and skills to deliver successful project outcomes aligned with Council and industry best practice
• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, Council corporate systems such as SAP.
• possession of a MR Class driver’s licence
• possession of a White Card
• ability to support and coordinate staff involved in after‑hours call‑outs and disaster recovery operations.

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. 

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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 requires to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

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 15 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.

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