ARBORICULTURAL CLIMBING OFFICER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure 

Branch: Public Space Operations 

Salary Range:  (Grade 6) $1324.00 per week plus superannuation and additional allowances 

Work type:  Permanent fulltime with a nine-day fortnight arrangement 

Location: Public Space Operations Depot, Toowong 

Our Business   

Public Space Operations Branch 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   

Our highly qualified arboriculture teams are responsible for providing tree maintenance across Brisbane, utilising innovative arboriculture best practice and methodology, which are environmentally sound, effective and cost-effective. Working in a team of three, you will work a nine-day fortnight, with every second Friday as a day off, with the option to work overtime and on weekends, plus payment of allowances as appropriate. 

As well as the ground work, your fitness is relied on as you will be required to climb and use rope techniques to access and move around the trees at heights. You will also be required to use your advanced rigging abilities to lower branches with best practise, ensuring safety and care for the environment and the people. 

In the role you will: 

• have a positive attitude with a keen desire to add to the performance of the team 
• hold a Certificate III in Arboriculture or have 3 years equivalent experience in arboricultural practices with experience in the use of a range of industry machinery and tools 
• be willing to assist in staff training including specialist climbing techniques, branch walking, tree removal and pruning in difficult situations 
• undertake tree maintenance using ropes, harnesses, pulleys and other specialised equipment used for climbing trees or methods to complete the task in a safe and professional manner 
• apply chemicals using correct techniques and application methods in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and Workplace Health and Safety practices 
• have competent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to complete paperwork and communicate effectively with customers in a confident and professional manner 
• ensure that appropriate warning devices are correctly displayed to provide a safe working environment 
• operate and maintain all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and standard operating procedures. 

To be considered for this role you must hold a current Medium Rigid (MR) 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. 

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989 

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 22 June 2025 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.