Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Operations Department is looking for a Section Leader Tree Maintenance who will be responsible for delivering high quality tree maintenance programs including delivering the road management plan, electrical line clearance management plan and tree planting programs.

This position will provide an inspiring opportunity to collaborate with our team of Parks and Vegetation professionals. Your experience will contribute by planning and delivering high quality street and park tree maintenance programs throughout the municipality, with an in-house team of arborists and a panel of contractors.

The main responsibilities will include: 

• To plan, lead and manage the Tree Maintenance Section of the Operations Department.
• To provide operational input and technical arboricultural advice for the development of arborist reports, strategies, policies, procedures, standards and design of Council’s Tree management programs.
• Oversee and deliver Tree Maintenance Programs for Council's legislative Electrical Line Clearance and Road Management responsibilities.

About you

• Extensive experience in tree management, leading a team of Arborists and tree contractors.
• Ability to lead arboricultural field operations including undertaking tree hazard assessments, pruning, branch and tree removal, stump removal, tree habitat management and working at heights.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to respectfully negotiate.
• Diploma, Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Arboriculture.
• Extensive understanding and experience in Australian tree protection and pruning standards (AS4373 & AS4970).
• Substantial experience writing reports of a technical nature.
• Demonstrated financial management experience.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 7A currently remunerated at $111,878.12 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Aaron Richardson via email - aaron.richardson@frankston.vic.gov.au.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

The closing date for applications to this role is 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe. 

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page as this will be referred to in an interview. 

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.