Job Description
Job description
Closes: 31 January 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 7
Salary: $84,061 - $87,1++ plus superannuation
Position No: 56+88,Several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 January 2026
Contact Officer: Arryn Bennetts on Arryn.Bennetts@act.gov.au or 040315+800
Details: URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 833,700 trees on parklands and streets throughout the ACT. A diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, Canberra's urban forest provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife.
Specific responsibilities include, the watering and following up maintenance of the newly planted; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2026; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice to tree related matters.
Our team take pride in maintaining the urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.
About The Opportunity
Applicants are invited to fill the role of Team Lead, Operations. multiple long-term acting opportunities with the possibility of permanency.
As a representative of the ACT Government, you will require a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer care.
What We Can Offer You
A role with a purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place.
Benefits and Perks, long term acting with the possibility of permanency with an attractive employment package, including bi-annual pay rises, allowances, plus 11.5% superannuation. We also offer various employee health and wellbeing program including discounted memberships to over 100 gyms and locations.
opportunity to grow within your career.
Balance: you will have a fantastic work life balance with the opportunity to a +-day fortnight and access generous leave entitlements.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture are essential.
Driver's licence Class MR (Medium Rigid) is essential, or the ability to obtain.
Highly desirable
Chainsaw certificate and elevated work platform ticket.
White card.
Asbestos and Silica Awareness/Identification.
Desirable
Authority to implement Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controller training.
This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People check and a pre-employment medical may be required. Background/Security clearance checks will be conducted.
This position requires the willingness to wear a uniform, work any in the ACT and participate in an on-call roster.
Note: These are temporary positions available immediately for short-term and long-term periods over 12 months with the possibility extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool may be established form this selection process and use to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
A statement of two to three pages addressing the 'Selection Criteria' section of the Position Description
A current curriculum vitae (resume)
Contact details for at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note
These are temporary positions available immediately for short-term and long-term periods over 12 months with the possibility extension and/or permanency.
Closes: 31 January 2026
Classification: General Service Officer Level 7
Salary: $84,061 - $87,1++ plus superannuation
Position No: 56+88,Several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 January 2026
Contact Officer: Arryn Bennetts on Arryn.Bennetts@act.gov.au or 040315+800
Details: URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 833,700 trees on parklands and streets throughout the ACT. A diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, Canberra's urban forest provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife.
Specific responsibilities include, the watering and following up maintenance of the newly planted; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2026; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice to tree related matters.
Our team take pride in maintaining the urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.
About The Opportunity
Applicants are invited to fill the role of Team Lead, Operations. multiple long-term acting opportunities with the possibility of permanency.
As a representative of the ACT Government, you will require a passion for trees and an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer care.
What We Can Offer You
A role with a purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place.
Benefits and Perks, long term acting with the possibility of permanency with an attractive employment package, including bi-annual pay rises, allowances, plus 11.5% superannuation. We also offer various employee health and wellbeing program including discounted memberships to over 100 gyms and locations.
opportunity to grow within your career.
Balance: you will have a fantastic work life balance with the opportunity to a +-day fortnight and access generous leave entitlements.
Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
Certificate III in Arboriculture or Horticulture are essential.
Driver's licence Class MR (Medium Rigid) is essential, or the ability to obtain.
Highly desirable
Chainsaw certificate and elevated work platform ticket.
White card.
Asbestos and Silica Awareness/Identification.
Desirable
Authority to implement Traffic Control Plans and Traffic Controller training.
This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People check and a pre-employment medical may be required. Background/Security clearance checks will be conducted.
This position requires the willingness to wear a uniform, work any in the ACT and participate in an on-call roster.
Note: These are temporary positions available immediately for short-term and long-term periods over 12 months with the possibility extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool may be established form this selection process and use to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applications should include:
A statement of two to three pages addressing the 'Selection Criteria' section of the Position Description
A current curriculum vitae (resume)
Contact details for at least two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note
These are temporary positions available immediately for short-term and long-term periods over 12 months with the possibility extension and/or permanency.
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