Team Member Urban Forest

Full Time – Contract until 30 June 2027 (Job POS01038)

About the Position

As Team Member Arboriculture, you will be responsible for working in a team environment supporting the City of Onkaparinga’s tree maintenance operations.

You will support fellow team members in the safe and productive operation of chainsaws, woodchippers, elevated work platforms and trucks.

About You

You will enjoy working outdoors in a fast-paced, well-coordinated environment and bring a strong safety-first mindset. You will have experience operating chainsaws and chippers in an urban environment, along with a sound understanding of Australian Standards and best practice for the pruning and maintenance of mature trees.

The role involves physical work and the safe operation of equipment in a range of outdoor environments. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a comprehensive pre-employment functional capacity assessment to confirm their ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the role. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will also be required.

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated arboriculture experience operating trucks, chippers, elevated work platforms and chainsaws.
2. Holding a valid MR Truck drivers’ licence.
3. Holding a certificate 3 or higher in Arboriculture.
4. Proven experience interpreting and applying Australian Standards in tree pruning and care.
5. Experience working safely in a team environment, understanding safe operating procedures, applying First Aid and hazard identification and looking after the wellbeing of your teammates.

Working for Council

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive wage
• Fun and energetic team
• Generous leave entitlements including 3 additional paid days over Christmas
• Flexible ways of working
• Free parking
• An expansive health & wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities

If, after reading the position description you have any queries, or require further information please contact Rinus Bouwer (Team Leader Parks & Natural Resources) at ************@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or 0466 411 ***.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how they meet each of the key selection criteria detailed within this advertisement. It is mandatory to provide detailed explanations of relevant experience and qualifications related to the criteria outlined above.

Applicants will be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the City of Onkaparinga’s Values and Behaviours.

The City of Onkaparinga is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, and young job seekers. For any adjustments during the recruitment process or on the job, contact **************@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

The City of Onkaparinga advises that the recruitment process includes a medical assessment – including drug and alcohol testing, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications and may also include psychometric testing.

Applications close – 12pm Friday 14 August 2026