Apprentice Arboriculture

Combine on-the-job learning and training to kick-start your career with one of Newcastle’s largest employers. As a member of our team, you won’t just work for the city—you’ll co-create it. Your ideas and efforts will directly shape the places where you and your community live, work, and play.

About the role

This 4-year fixed-term apprenticeship is based within the City of Newcastle (CN) City Greening Team. As an Arboriculture Apprentice, you’ll gain exposure to working in a community-focused and environmentally sustainable team environment. You’ll combine on-the-job learning with structured training to develop skills in correct tree planting, pruning, and removal techniques while ensuring safe work practices in accordance with WHS guidelines. You’ll learn to operate to the required standard and quality within designated time frames.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skills in tree planting, pruning, and removal techniques.
• Complete allocated works to the required standard and quality within designated time frames.
• Apply safe work practices in accordance with WHS guidelines.

Benefits

• 38-hour working week with flexible work arrangements, including an optional 9-day fortnight.
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays.
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment.
• Paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Industry-leading employment conditions.
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight.
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs, including Novated Lease options and reward/recognition vouchers.
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Leading the CN Way leadership program.
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs, including an onsite physiotherapist, yoga, and Mental Health Ambassador Groups.

Pay

From $55,118.76 per annum + 17.5% annual leave loading + 12% superannuation for a 38-hour week.

Schedule

• 38-hour working week.
• Flexible work arrangements, including an optional 9-day fortnight.

Life at City of Newcastle

You’ll work alongside talented and passionate colleagues who care for one another and the region. Every day offers the chance to think big and act local, shaping the fabric of our community. From librarians to lifeguards, we achieve a better Newcastle together—whether planning major events, providing essential services, or supporting creative artists. We embrace flexible work arrangements to help you enjoy the city you shape, fostering inclusion and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.

With hundreds of different roles, each person adds their uniqueness to our culture as we work toward our 2040 vision. Co-create a sustainable region with us, leveraging our natural assets and environmental focus.

Inclusion & Diversity

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued. We encourage innovation and creativity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are respected. People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.