Mildura Rural City Council

Senior Arborist

We're currently searching for a skilled and highly motivated Senior Arborist to join our Parks & Recreation Team in this exciting full time opportunity.

The officer will be responsible for ensuring Council’s parks, reserves and streetscapes, specifically trees within these areas, are maintained to the standards set by Council.

Providing leadership to employees within the Tree Maintenance Team on a daily basis.

Hands-on role caring for street and park trees—prune, plant, inspect, and help keep our community green, safe, and beautiful.

Position details

• Full Time
• 9 Day Fortnight
• Job Number: R2629
• Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 12 June 2025

About the Opportunity
Help shape and care for the trees that define our streets and parks. From planting to pruning, inspections to equipment use—you’ll play a vital role in keeping our urban landscape safe, green and thriving.

What you will bring
Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

• Minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture.
• Hold Woodchipper Level 1, Chainsaw Level 1 and Certificate II in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control or have the ability to obtain.
• Experience in leading and supervising small work teams.
• Experience on the operation of woodchippers, chainsaws and stump grinders.
• Current Medium Rigid truck driver’s licence.
• This work is physical, so a good level of health and fitness is required.

Salary and conditions

The position is classified within Band 4 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement ranging from $74,775 to $79,663 (includes allowance) per annum plus statutory superannuation.

Benefits
As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

• 9 Day Fortnight
• Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
• Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
• Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
• Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
• Access to Flare employee discounts and savings on everyday expenses
• Active Social Clubs

For a full list of councils benefits please visit our website: https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Council/Careers/Employee-Benefits

Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

Applying for this position

All applications must include:

• A completed Job Application Form
• A resume
• A covering letter

 Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered.

Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.