About the role 

Are you passionate about trees, love working outdoors, and take pride in delivering high-quality work? Knox City Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pruning Crew Member to join our Tree Team for a 3-month full-time opportunity.

As a valued member of our Tree Crew, you will be responsible for delivering proactive and reactive tree maintenance across Knox’s beautiful streetscapes and parks. This hands-on role is essential in enhancing the health, safety, and amenity value of our urban forest while engaging positively with our community.
 
This is a full time temporary role based at operations centre. 

This is a Band 3 classified role. Remuneration will be $66,045.65 to $70,515.27 depending on experience (increasing to $68,027.02 to $72,630.73 from 14 July 2025) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. 

What you will bring to this role  

The key selection criteria for this role are: 

• Passion for working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to follow direction in an adaptable and physically demanding environment
• Proficiency in the operation of required plant such as Chipper, Truck, Chainsaws, Polesaws, Blower and Winch
• Proficiency in maintenance of required plant
• Ability to bend, twist and lift up to 15kg repetitively in all weather conditions
• Ability to undertake industry standard tree pruning and removal techniques such as tree felling, tree uplifting, formative pruning and dismantling of logwood
• Ability to identify and navigate site specific hazards such as uneven ground, branches, slippery surfaces and complete hazard assessment reports
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• A high commitment to customer service
• Delivery of all set works within required timeframes and the completion of detailed and accurate documentation
• Ability to implement traffic management plans and undertake traffic control

To apply, please respond to the following questions in your application form:

1. Why you are interested in this opportunity        
2. What skills and qualities will you bring to the role?        
3. What skills would you like to learn/develop during this time?

A resume/cover letter attachment is optional.

For further information on this role please contact Teri Hawke, Project Officer Arboriculture Services, at teri.hawke@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 8817.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.   

Apply by 11:45pm Sunday 29 June 2025