Permanent Full Time | 38 hours per week | 9-day fortnight
Salary: $81,025 – $89,353 p.a. + inc allowance + 12% Super
Vehicle: Leaseback Vehicle with full Private Use
Are you passionate about trees and the environment and enjoy working outdoors?
Join our team as an experienced and qualified Tree Inspector to protect and enhance our coastal community that offers variety, autonomy and support from a dedicated Tree Management team. This is your opportunity to showcase your Arboriculture expertise.
As a Tree Inspector, you will:
- Undertake tree inspections and assess risk ratings across our local government area.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on tree health, condition and potential risks.
- Liaise with customers and internal teams to manage tree-related issues.
- Maintain accurate records to prioritise work orders for our arborist crews and contractors.
- Occasionally undertake minor tree works to address customer requests when required.
- Assist with emergency tree works and contribute to continuous improvement in tree management practices.
To be successful, you will have;
- Diploma of Arboriculture (or equivalent).
- Experience in arboriculture, including tree inspections, tree maintenance and risk assessments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Competence in using technology for reporting and record-keeping.
Why Join Us?
Shellharbour City is located in the stunning Illawarra region, just 80 minutes south of Sydney. Our city offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, rolling pastures, and the majestic Illawarra escarpment.
We pride ourselves on being an award-winning, progressive council with a strong values-led culture.
We offer:
- Permanent position with a 9-day fortnight for work-life balance
- Salary range between $81,025 up to $89,353 per annum including adverse working condition allowance
- Annual award increases as well as annual increases for skills and competencies achieved
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits including novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to local government entitlements such as long service leave after 5 years, generous sick leave, and more.
- A modern, purpose-built depot environment designed to support collaboration and efficiency.
Please Note: A Pre-placement Medical Assessment is required for this position
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Joshua Perry, Team Coordinator - Tree Management
Closing date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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