Arborist

Toowoomba Regional Council

Charlton, Toowoomba and Darling Downs, QLD

Gardening and Landscaping (Trades and Services)

Government—Local (Government and Defence)

Full-time

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About the position

The Arborist position will be responsible for performing a broad range of specialist tasks in an arboricultural work team with the efficient delivery of the desired levels of service of park infrastructure within the Toowoomba Region.

This position will work under limited supervision.

The base wage rate for this position is 1,257.27 gross per 38-hour week, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.

This is a permanent full-time position based at our principal depot in Charlton.

Enjoy a rostered day off each month.

Work in a safety-conscious organization—come home safe every day!

Professional development and learning opportunities.

Salary sacrifice opportunities to boost your superannuation.

Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.

Active social club—TRC Employee’s Association.

Access to the Fitness Passport Program—providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.

Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.

Employee Assistance Program—free 24-hour nationwide confidential counseling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position—Success Criteria

Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training, and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.

Experience in maintaining plant and equipment in good working order and in accordance with the operator’s manual as supplied by the manufacturer.

Demonstrated ability to perform work with the ability to apply appropriate skills to suit varying demands of the work.

Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful manner.

Ability to work cooperatively, safely, and ethically in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Understanding of and commitment to the council’s organizational value and behavior of accountability.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

For further information

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city, supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service center for SouthwestQld and NorthwestNSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of livability, though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family-friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognize that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

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Contact Kevin James on 0411348422 within business hours.