INTERNAL ONLY - TECHNICAL OFFICER ARBORICULTURE

Group: Infrastructure Services

Branch: City Standards / Public Space Operations

Salary Range: Band 3, AUD $79,158.00 to $84,309.00 plus superannuation

Work type: Temporary Full-time – 12 months (with possibility for extension)

Location: Southside, Northside, Regional office base and field work with the commuter use of a Council vehicle 

Our Business – Infrastructure Services – Public Space Operations

Make a real difference for the City of Brisbane

Infrastructure Services is a service delivery, customer focused and commercially driven business. We take pride in maintaining Brisbane’s streets and public spaces - keeping them clean, green, and safe for the enjoyment of both residents and visitors.

The role

We’re seeking an experienced and customer-focused Technical Officer to join our dedicated and hardworking team within Public Space Operations. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your role and showcase your arboriculture expertise.

As a Technical Officer Arboriculture, you will provide specialist advice on tree asset management to senior staff and external stakeholders. Your role will involve supporting internal arboriculture teams in the planning and delivery of tree maintenance programs across Brisbane.

You will conduct both proactive and reactive tree inspections, prepare reports, and respond to customer enquiries ensuring that tree removal practices and standards are properly applied. A Council vehicle will be provided for field work, allowing you to start and finish your day on-site. Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities will be key to your success in this role.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• the ability to provide quality customer service
• strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• demonstrated experience in conducting detailed tree condition and risk assessment inspections
• the ability to become proficient in the operation of corporate software packages
• demonstrated planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
• the ability to assist in disaster recovery operations
• a Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) and a C or CA class drivers’ licence are required for this 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.  

More 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 current resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. This role may require a Criminal History Check. 

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.

For more information: Please call Tai Klose on (07) 3178 2234 or email tai.klose@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: Thursday 17th July 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 since 2018 has been recognised with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion