City of Canning

Assistant Supervisor Urban Forest

Grow your career while helping to grow our City’s urban forest!

We have an exciting opportunity in the Parks and Environment team for an experienced person to supervise maintenance and care of trees within the City’s parks and streetscapes.

With a strong focus on customer service, coordinating work schedules and supervising contractors, you’ll play a valued role in growing the City’s urban forest and helping Canning achieve our canopy coverage goals.

Reporting to the Supervisor Urban Forest, this is a full-time, permanent opportunity – if you want to be part of a thriving City and great team culture, come and apply!

A snapshot of your day-to-day duties:

• Assist in supervising and coordinating the daily work of the Urban Forest Teams and contractors
• Coordinate and deliver Urban Forest maintenance schedules, projects and customer requests
• Support the delivery of the City’s strategic canopy coverage goals
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, on time, and to high standards
• Manage and coordinate materials, vehicles, plant and equipment
• Ensure accurate recording of daily team activities, incidents and team member time-sheets

Who we’re looking for:

• Possess a Certificate III or higher in Arboriculture, Horticulture or equivalent (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in Arboriculture or related field
• Proven ability in organising and supervising teams and contractors
• Able to coordinate work schedules and deliver works to agreed timeframes and standards
• Professional, customer-focused and great communication skills
• A commitment to safety and excellent service delivery
• Valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence (MR class highly desirable) and any relevant tickets e.g. Chainsaw
• Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)

Why you’ll love working at the City!

• A full-time permanent position working Monday – Friday, 38 hours a week
• 9 day fortnight – have an RDO every second week!
• $38.85 per hour + super (with a 4% increase to base salary in July 2025)
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Ready to shape a greener future with us?

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Matt Clark, Supervisor Urban Forest on 0468 574 950 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

Applications are open until 5.00pm, 5 June 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.