54956, several

Closes: 28 July 2026

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $77,358 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 54956, several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 July 2026
Contact Officer: Ed Crothers on Ed.Crothers@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1469

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Details: Do you have a growing ambition to work with trees and nurture a greener future for the ACT?

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, Planting within the tree planting team beginning as soon as possible.

Leading Hand’s contribute to a knowledgeable team carrying out tree planting and young tree care tasks within Canberra’s urban forest.

Successful applicants will have a passion for trees, an understanding of the importance of teamwork and great customer service and enjoy the benefits of an attractive employment package including superannuation, allowances, and a 9-day fortnight.

Please see the Position Description for further information about the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Notes: 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 ‘Selection Criteria’ section in the Position Description
• A current curriculum vitae
• 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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