Arborist

About the role and about you:

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Arborist to join our team at the City of Swan on a fixed term full-time basis until 30 June 2027. Ideally, you’ll be an outcome driven individual that likes to see the tangible differences you can make within the community environment.

This position specialises in the care and maintenance of trees within the City of Swan and involves various tasks focused on the health, safety and aesthetics of trees.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspect and assess the health and safety of trees in public spaces
• Perform pruning and removal of trees as required
• Manage tree-related issues including diseases, pests and damage
• Ensure compliance with Work, Health and Safety legislation and safety practices, policy and procedures
• Delivery of customer service with a focus on community wellbeing
• Assist in the development of skill levels within the team by providing specialist on the job training to other employees as required, and occasional staff supervision

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture
• Extensive experience in the safe and efficient operation of chainsaws, trailer mounted wood chippers and elevated work platforms (EWP)
• Knowledge of tree felling and tree pruning techniques
• MR Class Motor Vehicle Licence
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate (White Card)
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain for employment
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $77,769.79 - $78,723.95 per annum (includes loading), depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Flexibility to balance work and life through a 9 day fortnight
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Up to 18.75% Superannuation
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829. Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work.  We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries about the role, please contact Blair directly on 04•• ••• 104.

To apply please submit a resume that outlines your qualifications, licences, certificates and experience via the link.

Closing Date:  Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.