Tree Maintenance Worker (Hydrovac)

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced tree maintenance worker to join our team. This role will primarily operate our hydrovac machine, undertaking vital tree root maintenance and the installation of root barriers to support the health and safety of our trees.

As part of our tree maintenance team, you will:

• Operate the hydrovac machine to safely expose and manage tree roots and assist with the installation of root barrier systems.
• As required, work across other tree maintenance teams supporting a variety of tree maintenance activities.
• Contribute to reactive tree maintenance, including block pruning and ground crew operations.
• Use chainsaws, chipper machines, and other arboriculture equipment safely and effectively.
• Depending on skills and experience, undertake more complex tree work, including working at heights and near powerlines.
  
  

We are a team passionate about safety, operations, customers and our people, working together to care for, and maintain our City’s trees.

About You:

Applications are welcome from those with a:

• Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or Horticulture, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• MR truck licence and white card accredited
• Desirable: High Risk Work Licence - Elevated Work Platform (11 metres) and experience of working safely at heights
  
  

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

City Maintenance are equipped to care for open spaces in our beaches, reserves and parks, ensuring they are maintained and up to standard. This diverse portfolio is passionate and skilled in areas including property management and repair, irrigation, biodiversity, arboriculture, trees and sports turf, as well as program scheduling.

The Trees and Irrigation team is responsible for the development, enhancement and maintenance of trees and streetscapes, recreational reserves and sporting grounds. The team manage programmed and reactive work that involves detailed street tree pruning and care, and quality irrigation systems for attractive landscapes.  

The Detail:

We currently have a full-time permanent position available working a standard 9 day fortnight. The position is classified at ME6 with a starting salary of $76,963 per annum + Super. For this role, the City of Charles Sturt may offer additional remuneration where specific market, project, or capability criteria are met. 

The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:

• Employment security with guaranteed salary increases
• Council funded income protection
• Annual leave loading
• Opportunities for overtime
• Training and professional development
• Uniform and PPE
  
  

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5pm Tuesday 23 September 2025. 

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. 

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Mick Davey, Coordinator Trees and Irrigation

0407 607 934

mdavey@charlessturt.sa.gov.au 

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