Fulltime Permanent Role
Salary from $83,838 (Band 5) + Monthly ADO option + Super
Based in Notting Hill
Applications close Sunday 21st June 2026

City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Horticultural Services department creates, enhances and presents our great green spaces and places, that our community are proud of. We enable our community to connect with nature, whilst prioritising the natural environment and livability for our future community and visitors.

About the Position

The City of Monash is seeking an experienced Arborist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be as excited as we are to contribute to greening the City of Monash. In this role you can build strong working relationships, will be part of a great team, and will have the opportunity to use your attention to detail, and time and data management skills flexibly in a fast-paced environment. Click here for the full Position Description.

In return you will have the opportunity to join a highly motivated and passionate team with a deep passion for the arboriculture industry and providing high quality service for our community.

About You

You are a proactive individual with a strong work ethic
You will use your experience indirectly supervising contractors to deliver programs that improve the urban forest within the Monash municipality
You are passionate about the arboriculture industry and the positive impact it contributes to communities
You have a customer centric focus and take pride in providing exceptional customer service
You have a strong understanding of Australian standards and Energy Safe Victoria regulations

Requirements

Diploma in Arboriculture or equivalent with experience in a similar role or lessor qualification with a willingness to obtain Diploma.
Must hold the unit Preform Ground Based Tree Defect Evaluation (AHCARB403)
Demonstrated experience and understanding of Electrical Line Clearance requirements (Cert II ESI desirable)
Employee Working with Children Check
Satisfactory National Police Check
Victorian drivers licence

Benefits

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus for us. You will have access to:

Supportive and experienced leaders that care for your development and wellbeing
Vibrant health and well-being programs
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Discounted gym memberships at our Active Monash Recreation Centres

Apply for this amazing opportunity

Please submit your CV with a cover letter addressing the requirements and outline how your experience relates to this role.

Applications close Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11:55pm.

If you would like to discuss this role further or you have any enquiries, please contact Matthew Hardidge on 9518 3555 or at [email protected]

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [email protected]

We are committed to being a child safe organisation where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We foster a safe, inclusive community for all children and young people, with zero tolerance for child-related harm.