Arborist

About the role

Merri-bek City Council is looking for an arborist to join its Forest Maintenance team within the Urban Forest Unit, which maintains a healthy urban forest for the community. The role is based in Hadfield, is full-time permanent (about 35 hours per week) and pays $80k-$83k plus superannuation.

Required profile

• Minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture; a Certificate V (Diploma) in Arboriculture is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in tree maintenance works.
• Current Victorian driver licence and licence to perform high-risk work for elevating work platforms over 11m.
• Working With Children's Check, White Card and first aid.
• Knowledge of contemporary arboriculture maintenance techniques and OH&S practices.
• Desirable: ISA Tree Risk Assessment qualification, Certificate II in ESI (powerline vegetation control), temporary traffic management accreditation, Microsoft Office proficiency and rope-climbing competence.

Required skills

• Use of arboriculture machinery such as elevating work platforms, woodchippers and chainsaws.
• Teamwork and customer service skills.
• Time management and strong interpersonal communication.

What we offer

• Fortnightly RDO and fortnightly pay.
• Flexible and hybrid work options and work-life balance.
• Training and career development, employer-supported study assistance and wellness programs.
• Parental leave, purchase leave, ceremonial leave and family violence leave.

Candidates should apply online through the council's recruitment system, uploading a CV, cover letter and copies of the driver licence, Certificate III, high-risk work licence, White Card and first aid certificate. Applications close on 8 November 2026.