About the role 

As the Team Leader - Tree Crew, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of arborists and tree maintenance staff in the care, pruning, planting, and removal of trees across the local area. Your leadership will ensure the safe and effective delivery of tree-related services to the community while contributing to the maintenance of our urban forests.
 
This is a full-time permanent role based at Councils Operations Centre in Knoxfield. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 4 classified role. Remuneration will be $71,212.94 to $75,849.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

•  A Diploma or Certificate III in arboriculture (or nearing completion) and relevant experience in tree management, including tree inspections and works allocation.
• Demonstrated previous hands-on experience undertaking tree works.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff and contractors to achieve established standards of performance with timeframes.
• High level communication skills both verbal and written.
• Capable of addressing issues in a positive and professional manner and the ability and willingness to mentor staff within the open space team.
• Knowledge of maintenance management software systems. An understanding of power line clearance regulations and practices.
• PC skills with sound understanding of Microsoft Office suite and experience with customer service databases.

How to apply  

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 5pm 28/4/2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered. 

For further information on this role please contact Teri Hawke, Project Officer Arboriculture Services, at teri.hawke@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8817 

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date. 

Why work at Knox 

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy: 

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements 

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees 

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study 

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Outdoor Workers (Manual Work) - Inherent Requirements Table.DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. 

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse. 

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 

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