About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit.  The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

About the role

This position contributes to the objectives of the Open Space department by undertaking field-based arboriculture duties in a variety of work environments across the Council district. Your work will contribute Council’s landscape infrastructure projects and operational programs. This role will implementing new or improved arboriculture and vegetation management services. This hands-on role will directly deliver various works including tree pruning, tree removal, material processing, vegetation maintenance within Council public spaces, vegetation clearance and reduction pruning of encroaching roadside vegetation. Tree renewal actions including seasonal new tree planting requirements.

This position works within a field-based, team environment. The incumbent will make decisions within a changing environment in accordance with Council policy, procedures, organisational standards and the relevant legislation with assistance and guidance from the Leading Hand, Work Group Leader, Coordinator Arboriculture and Manager Open Space.

• Maintain Council’s property, infrastructure and assets by assisting with the implementation of Arboriculture and Vegetation annual maintenance programs.
• Undertake tasks to deliver arboriculture and vegetation management services.
• Contribute to process improvements and updates.
• Contribute to workplace continuous improvement processes and team progression.
• Operate and maintain plant safely, including trucks, excavators, front end loaders, vegetation chippers, elevated work platforms (EWP), chainsaws and specialised plant.
• Support other field services tasks as required to meet seasonal and operational demands.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Arboriculture (or willingness to undertake) and/or equivalent experience in these fields
• Up to date of current industry knowledge and practices.
• Ability to delivery operational works in line with Council’s quality standards.
• Proven ability to comply with WHS and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Actively contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time and tasks requirements
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A valid National Police Certificate, Driver history Check and Medical Clearance which is satisfactory to the Council’s requirements will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

About our Benefits

Experience the benefits of a career in council:

• Fortnightly rostered day off (RDO).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Study Assistance.
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries.
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

How to Apply

Applications must directly respond to the essential position criteria in the position description (please submit in a separate document) and state the reference number 483. 

Apply by 6:00pm 6 March 2026 via SEEK.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Jace Knight 0456 023 307

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.