Ground-based Arborist

Work that matters, done with people who care.

Across Blacktown City's parks, streets and reserves, public trees help shape the places people use every day. As a Ground-based Arborist, you maintain street and park trees, support tree planting programs and assist aerial crews to keep our urban canopy safe, healthy and well presented.

This is practical outdoor work where every day looks different. You carry out pruning and tree removals from the ground, operate chippers and stump grinders, install traffic control, inspect trees, maintain equipment and assist with planting and establishing new trees. You also help water, mulch, stake and care for young trees so they thrive long term.

You work in a small team that takes pride in doing the job properly. The work keeps streets, parks and open spaces safe, accessible and well maintained for the community. You share your knowledge with apprentices, support daily work activities and contribute to quality arboriculture outcomes across the city.

We offer stable employment and invest in your development through ongoing training, recognised qualifications and opportunities to build your skills and experience.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,420.05 per week
• a 38-hour working week
• a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description

For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Peter Brooks on 9839 9733

Internal ref: BCC1744