Classification: General Service Officer Level 3/4
Salary: $68,266 - $75,967 plus superannuation
Position No: 21346,Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Lachlan Taylor on [email protected] or 0408 789 370
Details: Do you thrive in the open air, enjoy physical work, and appreciate the benefits of trees?
URBAN TREESCAPES has an opportunity for you.
Canberra’s urban forest comprises a diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees that provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife. We take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.
URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 853,000 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.
Applications are invited to fill multiple full-time, permanent vacancies for the role of Tree Worker, Operations across multiple tree maintenance depots beginning as soon as possible.
Tree Workers are responsible for delivering high standards of tree maintenance and community service. Carrying out general tree maintenance activities, including pruning and removals. Operating and carrying out basic maintenance on various types of machinery and equipment, which may include chainsaws, elevated work platforms, and/or chippers.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an Inclusive Workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
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Fall trees manually (chainsaw certificate) - basic or willingness to obtain.
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Operate a boom type elevated work platform - 11m or more (EWP Ticket), or willingness to obtain.
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Authority to implement traffic control plans & Traffic controller training, or willingness to obtain.
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Certificate III in Horticulture or Arboriculture is highly desirable.
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Driver’s licence Class MR (Medium Rigid) or higher is highly desirable.
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Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the tasks listed in this Position Description
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This position requires Background / Security clearance checks to be conducted, and to undertake a pre-employment medical.
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The position requires a willingness to wear a uniform, work anywhere in the ACT as required and participate in an on-call roster.
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
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A statement of no more than two pages addressing the numbered Selection Criteria listed in the ‘What you require’ section of the Position Description
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A current curriculum vitae (resume)
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Contact details of at least two referees
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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