Customer Service Tree Inspector

Customer Service Tree Inspector

Closing date: 28/09/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: City Wide Services Depot

Department: Infrastructure and Enviro

Compensation: Hourly Rate AUD $37.60 - $39.88

Employment type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

• Permanent Full Time Position
• Band 4 + Industry allowance $37.60 per hour plus super

About the role
 

The Customer Service Tree Inspector will action customer service requests relating to City of Ballarat trees that present a risk to community, private infrastructure or council assets. This will involve detailed tree assessment, defect identification, reporting and job creation as well as responding in a professional and timely manner to community tree requests.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• A current Victorian driver’s license
• well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our residents
• The ability to work with other Operational teams and provide condition and defect inspections for tree related issues
• Relevant arboriculture certification and in field experience
• Technical knowledge of asset management systems and data registers

Be Part of Something More:

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There’s more to remuneration than just salary.

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 11:59pm Monday 28th September 2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and respond to the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Cameron Poole, Field Operations Supervisor at [email protected] or call 0417 481 156

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at peopleandculture@ballarat.vic.gov.au

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.