Are you a green-space professional looking to step into a leadership role within a dynamic, supportive environment? The City of Logan is seeking a proactive Arboricultural Team Leader to join our Parks Operations team, based out of Marsden.
What You Need:
Qualifications & Accreditation:
Certificate III Horticulture or Certificate II Arboriculture (with extensive tree experience)
Level 1 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw certification
Chainsaw Fall Trees Manually (Intermediate) accreditation
White Card (Building and Construction Industry Certification)
Licensing: Current MR Class Driver’s License (Medium Rigid)
Leadership & Experience:
Proven track record leading, mentoring, and coordinating small field crews
Strong communication skills with experience in task delegation and site safety briefings (Toolbox talks)
Demonstrated ability to resolve on-site operational challenges and manage team workflow effectively
What You'll Do:
Team Leadership & Safety: Supervise daily field operations, delegate tasks, conduct safety risk assessments, and foster a positive, productive team environment.
Field Operations: Oversee and assist with ground-based pruning, tree removals, mulching, and planting across road reserves and parks.
Equipment & Fleet Oversight: Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and pre-start checks for all team tools and fleet items up to 15t GVM.
Park Stewardship & Inspections: Lead site inspections for hazards (e.g., sharps, vandalism), ensuring public spaces are left safe, clean, and well-maintained.
Technical & Chemical Applications: Prepare, calculate, and apply pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide formulations to manage pests and diseases, ensuring team compliance with safety guidelines.
Position Details:
Location: Based out of Marsden, QLD
Pay Rate: $48.03 per hour
Next Step: APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to lead our team and apply for this role, please follow the links on this page to submit your application.
Have a question before applying?
Please contact: sabrina.pennisi@ransdatad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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