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Inspection Arborist

Mitchell Shire Council has embarked on Victoria’s last great story of growth.

Located just 40 minutes from Melbourne where the city meets the country, we’re renowned for our scenic beauty that’s rich in both history and heritage.  We’re home to a mix of beautiful natural landscapes, townships and emerging communities in some of Australia’s fastest-growing suburbs.

Come join a Local Government Organisation offering a fantastic opportunity for Community, Opportunity and Growth for the right applicant.

This is your opportunity to join a supportive organisation in an area with rapid population growth. In 2025 Mitchell Shire is home to 64,175 residents, it is forecast to grow to 221,636 by 2046.

About the Opportunity

Play a key role in managing and monitoring Council’s extensive tree assets across urban public spaces, parks, gardens, and rural road reserves. This position combines technical arboriculture expertise, field-based inspections, digital data collection, and community service.

You’ll work closely with our Senior Tree Management Officer, internal stakeholders, contractors, and the broader Parks and Arboriculture team to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective arboriculture programs that enhance the municipality’s natural environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced arborist looking to take the next step into a specialised inspection and assessment role within local government.

This role is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a Fortnightly RDO. Remuneration begins at $81.3K to $92K (Band 5) plus superannuation.

About You

You will bring technical knowledge, practical experience, and a passion for delivering safe and sustainable arboriculture outcomes. You’ll be comfortable both working independently and collaborating within a supportive team.

We're looking for someone with:

• Qualifications in Arboriculture – Certificate III in Arboriculture (essential) and/or Diploma of Arboriculture (preferred or working towards)

• Experience in tree assessment, hazard identification, pruning, and maintenance

• Knowledge of Australian Standards AS 4373-2007 and AS 4970-2025

• Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and meet service timeframes

• Confidence using digital data collection tools, GIS/mapping systems, and Microsoft Office

• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service

• A current Victorian driver’s licence

• (Desirable) QTRA competency or willingness to obtain

• (Desirable) Experience in local government

For further information about this role please contact Craig Florence, Parks & Arboriculture Coordinator on (03) 5734 6410. 

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For information on how to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Mitchell Shire Council are a Child Safe Organisation. The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, prior to commencement. Mitchell Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace

Applications close at 5pm Monday 1 December 2025.