Arboriculture Worker

The City of West Torrens has two (2) exciting opportunities for experienced Arboriculture Workers. 

• Permanent full-time roles
• Salary Level: CWT5, CWT6 or CWT7 depending on formal qualifications and / or experience
• Salary: $85,583 (CWT5), $88,933 (CWT6) or $95,861 (CWT7) per annum (FTE) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• 9-day fortnight
• Study/professional development opportunities
• Based at North Plympton

1 x Position - Leading Hand Arboriculture Worker (Salary Level: CWT7)

About the role: You will;

• Oversee daily operations within the team
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Ensure high standards of quality and safety are maintained
• Assist in planning and executing projects
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment

About you: You will;

• Be adaptable to changing situations
• Have a passion and a desire to lead
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be proactive to problem solving
• Have a high standard of Work, Health and Safety for you and your colleagues.
• Hold as a minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture (or equivalent) or higher-level qualification

If you can picture yourself being a positive leader for a specialist team, find out more by reading the Position Description. 

1x position - Arboriculture Worker (Salary Level: CWT5 OR CWT6)

Salary level will be determined by experience and formal qualifications 

About the role: You will;

• Maintain all tree assets across reserves, streetscapes and open space areas
• Undertake reactive pruning of street trees with minimal proactive 'block' pruning
• Undertake tree planting, staking, mulching, watering and general maintenance of street and reserve trees
• Prune and remove trees to provide high-quality arboriculture maintenance in accordance with Australian Standards in road verges, streetscapes and reserves

About you: You will;

• Have a passion for maintaining trees to a high standard of arboriculture
• Be able to undertake manual work
• Possess good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Be dependable and motivated to work as a team
• Have a high standard of Work, Health and Safety for you and your colleagues.
• Hold as a minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture (or equivalent) and/or demonstrated experience

If you can picture yourself providing a valuable service to our community, find out more by reading the Position Description. 

Both positions will require:

• Drivers licence (minimum class MR)
• High risk licence (EWP)
• WZTM ticket (if available)

Note: In accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance (within six months of issue) will be required as part of the recruitment process. 

City of West Torrens' proposition, 'Beyond the Paycheque'

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive workplace for all employees, ensuring all are treated fairly and respectfully.  We encourage and support a workplace that values individual differences, experiences and perspectives and aim to foster these to achieve organisation and individual benefit.

We are committed to maintaining our White Ribbon Accreditation.

We promote diversity and flexible ways of working. 

Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social well-being.

We value staff well-being and professional development and offer a range of benefits and support that help balance work and life. In addition to salary, you are supported with:

• Excellent work-life balance with a 76 hour working fortnight over 9 days with a rostered day off
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering flu vaccinations, skin and hearing checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access up to 3 counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Journey accident insurance
• Paid parental leave.
• Uniform provided.
• Study assistance
• Learning and development opportunities
• On-site car parking

How do you apply?

Respond to the questions below then submit your

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Drivers licence (minimum class MR)
• High risk licence (EWP)
• Police clearance (within six months of issue if available)
• WZTM ticket (if available)
• Relevant qualification (if applicable)
• Any other competency tickets

Enquiries to: Tim Pudney, Coordinator Parks and Gardens on (08) 8416 6366. 

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9:00am  

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