Vacancy Details

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.

Supervisor Urban Forest – Trees and Streetscapes

  • Salary: $97,802 - $105,447 per annum
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • 9-day fortnight   
  • Commute use of vehicle
  • Ref No: 26-082

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for urban forestry, arboriculture and delivering high-quality community outcomes?

The City of Joondalup is seeking a motivated and experienced Supervisor Urban Forest to join our Parks and Natural Environment team. Reporting to the Coordinator Urban Forest, you will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of tree and streetscape maintenance programs, implementing capital works projects, and leading operational teams and contractors to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the management and enhancement of the City's urban forest while leading a skilled workforce and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety and customer service excellence.

What you’ll be responsible for

  • Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with contract specifications and City requirements.
  • Assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditure and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.
  • Providing technical advice and resolving customer enquiries relating to urban forest operations.
  • Supporting employee development through coaching, mentoring, performance management and workforce planning.

What you’ll bring

To be successful for this position you will have relevant experience in urban forest operations, arboriculture, or tree management, and will hold the following mandatory licences and tickets:

  • Current WA ‘MR’ or ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence.
  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).
  • Leadership qualification.
  • Chainsaw Operators Certificate.

Supported training

The City of Joondalup is committed to supporting the right person to develop and grow in the role. If you do not currently hold them, the City will support successful applicants to obtain the following mandatory certificates:

  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
  • Current Elevated Work Platform Certificate (TLILIC2005A)
  • Current Basic Worksite Traffic Management Certificate.
  • Current Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane.

To be considered, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing your experience in the following areas:

  • Tertiary qualification in Arboriculture, Horticulture or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience in the maintenance of street trees and streetscapes, including trees under powerlines.
  • Financial management including budget preparation.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership, managing employees, contractors and their performance.
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical advice and resolving customer enquiries relating to urban forest operations.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Colin Crockett, Coordinator Urban Forest, on 9400 4141.

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 Monday 20 July 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.

Craig Lloyd

Chief Executive Officer 

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.