Arbor Tree Planting Team Member

• Salary $71k to $76 per annum + Allowances + 12% Superannuation

• 3x 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:

Undertake tree planting, watering, formative pruning, mulching, staking, weed spraying, fertilising, installation of trees guards, and other tree planting and maintenance services of selected trees in nature strips, streetscapes and other Council locations across the municipality as required. Delivery and unloading of tree stock, and delivery of resident notification cards. Maintaining trees in holding yards, and general tree yard facility maintenance and irrigation. Assist broader Arbor team with any general Arbor and horticultural tasks including assisting with chainsaw and chipper operations as required. Complete computerised records of work orders and activities on mobile devices. Provide input into the prioritisation of job scheduling and efficient route planning and timing of works across the Municipality. Undertake appropriate traffic and pedestrian management associated with works on nature strips and streetscapes. All tasks performed in accordance with Council Policies and Occupational Health & Safety Guidelines. Provision of effective Customer Service. Reporting of vandalism and damage of Council Property. Adequately maintain council assets. Actively participate as a member of the Parks & Natural Environment Team. Actively contribute to the further development and enhancement of the parks and gardens networks across the Municipality. Undertake and complete relevant training and off-site education.

About you:

To be considered for this position you will have:

Certificate 3 in related field of arboriculture or horticulture. Experience in the provision of relevant horticultural services. Ability to use all required horticultural plant, materials, equipment and resources. Ability to deal effectively with all members of the community and build and maintain positive relationships. Ability to work effectively on own and within a team to achieve goals.

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 B on XX. 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 Wednesday 14 October 2026.

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Arbor Tree Planting 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.