Arbor Team Member

• $77k to $81k per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Work 9 day fortnight

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

The role:

Provide quality customer service. Undertake maintenance of Councils trees to ensure service delivery standards are met. Undertake the timely scheduling to prioritise works and ensure completion of tasks within designated service delivery timeframes. Undertake required tree management works as directed by Arbor Crew Leader, Inspection Arborists, and the Team Leader Arbor. Operate and maintain required machinery, including chainsaws, chippers and plant in line with arboriculture industry best practices. Provide input into the improvement of relevant operating practices to continuously improve quality standards. Complete customer requests and work orders within required timeframe. Complete computerised records of work orders and activities on mobile devices. Complete risk assessments on site and work within Safe Operating Procedures. Organise appropriate traffic and pedestrian management as required. Remain aware of relevant innovation, industry trends and issues, and implement relevant changes to ensure Whitehorse City Council remains at the forefront of industry best practice.

About you:

To be considered for this position you will have:

Certificate 3 in Arboriculture and or suitable level of experience in arboriculture service delivery. Chainsaw Level 1 (AHCMOM213 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws FWPCOT2239 Trim and Cut Felled Trees). Certificate II in ESI powerline vegetation control UETDRVC005 (ground worker). Must possess a current Victorian MR truck driver’s licence. Ability to operate and/or supervise the operation of a range of plant, equipment and works. Can-do attitude with a strong commitment to looking for better ways of working for our customers and a keen interest in self - development, feedback and overall improvement. Team fit with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Forward plan effective tree maintenance regimes.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Dale Belmore on 9895 8876. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by Sunday 18 October 2026.

Download the Position Description:

Arbor Team Member

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

ABOUT US

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport