Skilled General Hand - 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.

Skilled General Hand – Urban Forest (Tree Pruner)

• Salary: Level E $71,014 per annum ($1,365 per week)
• Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9-day fortnight 
• Ref No: 25-132

Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping to protect and enhance the City’s Urban Forest? The Parks and Natural Environment team is looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join us in maintaining and caring for the City’s trees.

In this hands on, active role, you will operate a range of machinery and equipment to undertake both ground based and aerial tree work, including:

• Tree pruning and removals
• Tree planting and establishment
• General tree maintenance and care

If you’re enthusiastic, safety focused, and keen to grow your skills, this could be an excellent opportunity. The City of Joondalup is committed to supporting the right person to gain the certificates and qualifications required for success in this role.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with at least two years of experience in arboriculture or tree care, along with the following mandatory qualifications:

• WA MR Class Driver’s Licence
• Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate

Training supported (to be obtained within the first 3 months)

The City will support the successful applicant to obtain the following certificates if they do not already hold them:

• Chemical Handling Certificates, including:
  • AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals
  • AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals
  • AHCPMG301 – Control weeds
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control Certificates
• EWP Operator Certificate
• HIAB Crane Certificate (RIIHAN307E)
• First Aid Certificate including CPR (HLTAID011 and HLTAID009)
• Relevant tree assessment training/qualifications.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Daniel Hall, Senior Team Leader Urban Forest on 9400 4142.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 7 January 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.