See the difference you make every day and lead the team that keeps it growing. Every street, park and green corridor in Blacktown City tells a story. Some trees have stood for decades; others, along with the vegetation that surrounds them, are newly planted to shade the spaces where our community lives, plays and connects. As Team Leader Tree Maintenance, you’ll take charge of growing the team that keeps our city’s trees and vegetation thriving. You’ll help shape the culture, build capability and set the standard for how we care for the green spaces that define our community. This is your opportunity to create something lasting – leading from the front, guiding a small but passionate crew and seeing the difference your work makes every day. You’ll be hands-on, coordinating and carrying out maintenance programs, pruning, planting and removals, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of your team and the public. You’ll also play a key role in building a positive, supportive team environment where people are proud of what they do and how they do it. At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams – and great teams build great cities. Here, you’ll find the stability, flexibility and support to keep growing, along with: a secure, permanent role with one of Australia’s largest councils an entry level salary for this position starts at $1,502.79 per week 38-hour working week a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight 12% superannuation and generous leave ongoing training and development Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs. For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description. If you’re a skilled arborist or maintenance leader who takes pride in doing things properly, and you’re ready to help build both a team and a city for the future, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026, 11.59 pm Contact officer: Louise R Bennett on 9839 5155 Internal ref: BCC424, BCC431 and BCC432
