Senior Arborist

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.  With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. 🌱 Lead, inspire and grow – help us create a thriving, sustainable city!We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our City Assets team as a Senior Arborist. In this role you will play a key part in proactively managing tree-related risks to protect public safety and council assets, while providing expert arboricultural advice to support sustainable urban growth. You will ensure public trees are appropriately considered in development planning, community requests are addressed professionally, and accurate records are maintained to support effective tree management across council operations.Key responsibilities of the position include: Assess and manage tree health and risk through inspections, structural assessments, and mitigation recommendations.Provide arboricultural advice on development applications and council projects, ensuring assessments are completed within required timeframes.Coordinate and oversee contractors for pruning, removals, and maintenance of public trees.Respond to community requests and issues, preparing clear reports and maintaining accurate records in tree management systems.Support operational delivery by assisting the Team Leader and other departments with technical arboricultural expertise.The successful applicant will have: AQF Level 5 Diploma of Arboriculture or equivalent is essential.Class C drivers licence. Significant experience in arboriculture (typically 5+ years).Proven ability to:Conduct comprehensive tree health inspections and structural risk assessments.Assess development applications impacting council-managed trees and provide expert arboricultural advice.Meet statutory timeframes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.Effectively manage arboricultural contractors and oversee works.Utilise digital systems, including GIS, tree asset management software, and Microsoft Office.Respond professionally to community enquiries and service requests regarding public trees.Prepare clear, accurate reports and technical recommendations to support decision-making.Collaborate with other council departments by providing specialist arboricultural expertise.Maintain strict compliance with council’s record management protocols and procedures.Highly Desirable Qualifications:TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) or ISA Certified Arborist accreditation.White Card (Construction Induction).Work Zone Traffic Management accreditation.First Aid, Working at Heights, and/or Chainsaw competency.High Risk Licence.More information can be found on the Position Description located below. This is a permanent fulltime position. This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary of $103,808 (plus Super). Confidential enquiries can be directed to Marcus Hannath, Tree Maintenance Team Leader 0407 837 194 or marcus.hannath@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. Applications close 10pm on 2 November 2025. The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference Benefits of Working at PAEPosition Description AUD Kilburn 5084

Senior Arborist

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.   

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.  

We work Better Together to deliver meaningful outcomes, we Grow & Improve our work every day, to ensure we Make a Difference for our community.  Our organisational values underpin our constructive culture and our vision for PAE is a welcoming, liveable city, made by people.  

With a diverse population of 139,000 residents, including families who have lived here for generations and more than a third of residents born overseas, we celebrate our differences while working together to create a dynamic, thriving, and connected city. 

You will be part of a team that values equity and belonging, participation, sustainability, integrity, and transformative action. Our goal is to foster a workplace culture that is fair, equitable, discrimination-free and safe for everyone. Your contributions will directly impact our goals of creating a thriving community, developing a prosperous economy, establishing a clean and green city, and building places for people. 

Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development. 

🌱 Lead, inspire and grow – help us create a thriving, sustainable city!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our City Assets team as a Senior Arborist. In this role you will play a key part in proactively managing tree-related risks to protect public safety and council assets, while providing expert arboricultural advice to support sustainable urban growth. You will ensure public trees are appropriately considered in development planning, community requests are addressed professionally, and accurate records are maintained to support effective tree management across council operations.

Key responsibilities of the position include: 

  • Assess and manage tree health and risk through inspections, structural assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
  • Provide arboricultural advice on development applications and council projects, ensuring assessments are completed within required timeframes.
  • Coordinate and oversee contractors for pruning, removals, and maintenance of public trees.
  • Respond to community requests and issues, preparing clear reports and maintaining accurate records in tree management systems.
  • Support operational delivery by assisting the Team Leader and other departments with technical arboricultural expertise.

The successful applicant will have: 

  • AQF Level 5 Diploma of Arboriculture or equivalent is essential.
  • Class C drivers licence. 
  • Significant experience in arboriculture (typically 5+ years).
  • Proven ability to:
    • Conduct comprehensive tree health inspections and structural risk assessments.
    • Assess development applications impacting council-managed trees and provide expert arboricultural advice.
  • Meet statutory timeframes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
  • Effectively manage arboricultural contractors and oversee works.
  • Utilise digital systems, including GIS, tree asset management software, and Microsoft Office.
  • Respond professionally to community enquiries and service requests regarding public trees.
  • Prepare clear, accurate reports and technical recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with other council departments by providing specialist arboricultural expertise.
  • Maintain strict compliance with council’s record management protocols and procedures.
  • Highly Desirable Qualifications:
    • TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) or ISA Certified Arborist accreditation.
    • White Card (Construction Induction).
    • Work Zone Traffic Management accreditation.
    • First Aid, Working at Heights, and/or Chainsaw competency.
    • High Risk Licence.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below. 

This is a permanent fulltime position. 

This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary of $103,808 (plus Super). 

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Marcus Hannath, Tree Maintenance Team Leader 0407 837 194 or marcus.hannath@cityofpae.sa.gov.au.

To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the ‘Apply’ button and attach your cover letter and resume. 

Applications close 10pm on 2 November 2025. 

The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.  

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.  

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference 

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