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.

General Hand – Urban Forest (Tree Pruner)

  • Salary: Level C $66,464 / Level D $68,537
  • Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • 9-day fortnight 
  • Ref No: 26-030

Join the City’s Parks and Natural Environment team and help maintain and enhance our Urban Forest. This hands-on role involves operating machinery and equipment to undertake tree pruning, removals, planting and general tree maintenance across the City.

If you enjoy outdoor work, take pride in quality outcomes and have experience in arboriculture and tree care, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring

You’ll need to have at least one year of experience in arboriculture and tree care and  hold the following tickets and qualifications.

  • Completion of or progress towards relevant tertiary qualification in: Conservation and Ecosystem Management; Horticulture; Arboriculture; or related discipline or relevant experience.
  • WA C Class or WA MR Class Drivers Licence.
  • Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card).

Training supported

The City is committed to supporting the right person to obtain the additional certificates required for success in this role. Training will be provided where the successful applicant does not already hold:

  • Chainsaw certificate.
  • Chemical Certificate (Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307, Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 and Control weeds AHCPMG301).
  • Basic Traffic Management certificates.

If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Further information can be obtained by calling Philip Kenderick, Acting Senior Team Leader Urban Forest on 9400 4115.

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 Wednesday 11 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.