Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Team Leader Tree Team

About the Opportunity

At PMHC, every employee plays a part in delivering positive
outcomes for our community. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Tree
Team Leader to join our Vegetation Operations Team.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will supervise and
support a small team delivering operational arboriculture services across
Council’s diverse public tree network, helping maintain safe, healthy, and
liveable public spaces.

On a typical day, you will:

• Lead and support the arboriculture team in
  delivering tree maintenance works
• Plan and allocate daily tasks across parks,
  reserves, roadsides, and other Council land
• Undertake tree pruning, removals, inspections,
  and hazard assessments
• Coordinate plant, equipment, materials, and
  traffic control requirements
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental, and
  Council procedures
• Conduct toolbox talks and support on-the-job
  training for team members
• Operate and maintain arboriculture plant and
  equipment
• Respond to operational issues and contribute to
  continuous improvement initiatives

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)
  or equivalent, or Certificate II with a commitment to obtain Certificate III
• Demonstrated arboriculture industry experience,
  including tree pruning and removals
• Experience supervising or leading operational
  teams
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements and
  SafeWork NSW Code of Practice – Amenity Tree Industry
• Ability to undertake tree hazard assessments and
  inspections
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated
  computer literacy
• Class MR Driver Licence

Desirable:

• Experience using operational technology systems,
  including tablets, GIS software, Microsoft Excel, and work scheduling platforms
  (e.g. Monday.com) or similar systems

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment type: Permanent, full-time role (38 hours per
week with 9-day fortnight)

Starting salary of $80,812.39 to $90,454.25 per annum
depending on skills and experience, plus 12% Super, and adverse working level 1
allowance

Benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• PPE provided
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would
like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role,
please contact Joe Tonkin, Vegetation Operations Coordinator on 0400 081  860.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:30pm.

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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