Senior Team Leader Urban Forest

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Senior Team Leader – Urban Forest

• Salary: $85,127 per annum ($1,637.07 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9-day fortnight 
• Ref No: 26-034

We are seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated, and well-organised individual with substantial experience in arboriculture and leadership.  The Senior Team Leader Urban Forest is responsible for leading and managing the Urban Forest sub-unit team, implementing and monitoring daily work programs and schedules to ensure service delivery. 

To be successful for this position you will have a minimum of four years’ experience in arboriculture and the maintenance of trees and streetscapes and hold the following mandatory tickets and qualifications:

• Relevant training, qualification and/or certificate in Tree Assessments.
• Relevant leadership qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant experience.
• WA MR Class Driver's Licence.
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
• Basic Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates (or willing to obtain within the first 3 months of appointment to position).
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009) (desirable).
• EWP Operators Certificate (desirable).
• Current RIIHAN307E - HIAB Crane Certificate (desirable).

If you would like more information about the qualifications and tickets that you will have the opportunity to acquire as part of being the successful candidate for this role, we encourage you to review the Position Description below.

Please submit a cover letter and resume addressing the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Irrigation, Arboriculture, Sport Turf Management, Horticulture, Natural Area Management or related discipline, or relevant experience.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in Arboriculture/tree asset management and Horticulture.
• Supervising work groups/contractors and managing performance within a multidisciplinary landscape.
• Highly effective time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Planning and delivering work schedules, ensuring expected standards are met within relevant timescales and budget. 

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Gavin Reynolds, Supervisor Urban Forest on 9400 4130.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online via the City’s recruitment portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Thursday 12 March 2026.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.