Arborist Labourer x 2

Join Our Team as an Arborist Laborer!

• Be part of a friendly team dedicated to keeping our parks and streets safe and beautiful.
• Get hands-on experience in arboriculture and parks management with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Work outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, all while making a positive impact in your community.
• Enjoy a supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages teamwork.

Your Ideal Role Awaits

We’re Looking For Team Players Who Are Eager To Roll Up Their Sleeves And Get To Work. Here’s What We’re Hoping To Find In Our Next Arborist Laborers

• Experience in Arboriculture practices and a solid understanding of Parks and Gardens work.
• Ability to tie ropes and knots, along with experience in operating rigging and lowering equipment.
• Familiarity with commercial wood chippers/mulchers and a passion for maintaining green spaces.
• Strong communication skills to effectively connect with your team and the community.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, always with a focus on safety.

You will need to hold

• General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (White Card) or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence - Class MR.
• Chainsaw Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation.
• Traffic Controllers Ticket or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• Implement Traffic Control Plans Ticket or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• Farm Chemical Users certificate or equivalent or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• Working Under Overhead Power lines accreditation or ability to obtain within probationary period.

We offer

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
• Commencing salary range $60,364 - $66,647 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Plus Adverse Working Conditions Allowance - Level 1
• Plus Bi-Annual Bonus Payments,
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note

• You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Geoff Arthur, Open Spaces Manager - 0421 044 124

Closing date: Wednesday, 22 July 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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