• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 3, Starting salary $68,201 (Inc Industry Allowance) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate from $34.51 per hour plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.

Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Are you an Arborist looking for a new challenge in an organisation that offers stability, job security, generous leave provisions and learning and development opportunities?

As one of the City’s Arborists you will:

• Maintain and improve Bendigo’s Parks and Gardens to improve the presentation of our city
• Carry out and record all tree works, including removals, amenity pruning and habitat pruning
• Undertake the contemporary pruning, maintenance, removal and planting techniques of the City’s tree population
• Operate plant and equipment associated with contemporary urban tree maintenance practices
• Assist with the application of a variety of chemicals associated with contemporary urban tree management

This position works a 9-day fortnight with every second Monday as an RDO. Work hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm.

You will meet at our Adam Street Depot in Golden Square and travel out to site within the Greater Bendigo region.

About You

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Qualifications and experience in Arboriculture
• Skills and experience in the safe and competent operation of a variety of arboriculture related plant and equipment, including elevated work platforms, truck mounted cranes, branch chippers and chain saw operation
• Ability to work cooperatively and positively in a team environment and operate as an effective team member
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a safe and efficient worksite, including an understanding of the basic OH&S principles and practices
• Good communications skills with the ability to maintain both written and electronic records

A satisfactory police records check and a driver’s licence with Medium Rigid (MR) endorsement as a minimum are required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | Learning and development opportunities
• All PPE, tools and equipment supplied | Stable and secure employment
• Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mark Fahy, Coordinator Arboriculture and Urban Forest on 0436 298 880.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 29 October 2025.