45585, Several

Closes: 21 July 2026

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 45585, Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 June 2026
Contact Officer: Lachlan Taylor on Lachlan.Taylor@act.gov.au or 0408 789 370

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Details: Do you thrive in the open air, enjoy physical work, and appreciate the benefits of trees?

URBAN TREESCAPES has an opportunity for you.

Canberra’s urban forest comprises a diverse combination of evergreen and deciduous trees that provides important ecological and amenity advantages for its inhabitants and wildlife. We take pride in maintaining our urban forest and you will play an important role in delivering this service to ensure the biodiversity and natural beauty of our city is preserved.

URBAN TREESCAPES manages and maintains more than 846,000 trees on parklands and streets throughout ACT. Specific responsibilities include the planting, watering, and follow up maintenance of newly planted trees; the maintenance of established trees; the removal of dead and dying trees; the administration of the Urban Forest Act 2023; the assessment of tree related claims; and the provision of technical advice on tree related matters.

Applications are invited to fill multiple full-time, permanent vacancies for the role of Leading Hand, Operations across multiple tree maintenance depots beginning as soon as possible.

Leading Hands are responsible for leading a small team of workers carrying out tree maintenance activities. Duties will include carrying out site specific risk assessments, ensuring crews work safely, and working with the team to complete and record assigned work.

Successful applicants will have a passion for trees, great customer service, and an appreciation for the importance of positively influencing team members and individual outcomes.

What we can offer you:

• Benefits and incentives: permanent, full-time positions with an attractive employment package including bi-annual pay rises, allowances, plus 12.5% superannuation. We also offer various employee health and wellbeing programs including discounted memberships to over 100 gyms and locations.
• Balance: you can have a fantastic work/life balance with the opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight and access to generous leave entitlements.
• Opportunity to grow: we provide up-skilling opportunities, training, and networking to ensure you are constantly able to grow within your career.
• A role with purpose: you will see how you are playing a part in making Canberra a better place.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an Inclusive Workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

• A statement of no more than two pages addressing the numbered Selection Criteria listed in the ‘What you require’ section of the Position Description
• A current curriculum vitae (resume)
• Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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