About The Role:
Our Tree Establishment team are on the frontline directly contributing to Council’s tree canopy improvement strategy. In this role, our team members plant trees during the cooler months, and water for establishment during the warmer seasons.
Our team puts workplace safety first, and if you enjoy working in the outdoors and want to make a meaningful impact on the environment, this could be the perfect role for you.
About You:
At a minimum, candidates are required to hold the following:
About Our Organisation:
The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.
We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.
We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.
About Our Team:
City Maintenance are equipped to care for open spaces in our beaches, reserves and parks, ensuring they are maintained and up to standard. This diverse portfolio is passionate and skilled in areas including property management and repair, irrigation, biodiversity, arboriculture, trees and sports turf, as well as program scheduling.
The Trees and Irrigation team is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. The team manage programmed and reactive work that involves detailed street tree pruning and care, and quality irrigation systems for attractive landscapes.
The Detail:
We currently have two full-time permanent positions available. The Tree Establishment Team Member position is classified at ME5 with a starting salary of $75,209 per annum + Super. The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9.00am Tuesday 12 August 2025.
For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.
Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:
Scott Unglaube, Workgroup Leader - Tree Establishment
0407 670 352
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