Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The role of Team Leader Tree Planting & Establishment is to develop and implement Council’s annual street and park tree planting and establishment program and affectively develop and expand Greater Dandenong’s Urban Forest.
The role is also required to effectively manage in-house and contracted services, and to provide high level advice to Council and the community. The major accountabilities of the role are the quality of technical advice provided, staff and contract management, budget control and the effective management, development and delivery of Council tree planting programs.
Providing ongoing support to the Coordinator Urban Forest and working collaboratively with Team Leaders Reactive and Programmed Tree Maintenance the incumbent will have a strong focus on, time management, contract management, works planning, quality control, customer service and leading with innovation and industry best practices.
The Team Leader Tree Planting may be required to undertake manual handling tasks in the field on an ad hoc basis.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:
· Tertiary qualification in Horticulture or Arboriculture
· Several year's experience working in a similar role in local government or a similar environment.
· Contract Management experience
· Experience in Urban Tree Management
· Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of open space maintenance programs, with problem-solving skills with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking.
· Knowledge and skills in contemporary management practices, staff management, performance management.
· Effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, listening, liaison, facilitation skills, as well as excellence in customer service delivery.
· Demonstrated capacity to effectively manage time, establish priorities, and achieve business and team objectives, despite conflicting pressures.
· Demonstrated Intermediate to Advanced PC literacy, incorporating MS Office applications.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Team Leader Tree Planting and Establishment - 330 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Further information: David Edwards, 0472 534 907
