Arborist Traineeship

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydneys larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201000 people living in some of the inner citys most vibrant creative liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality innovative and inclusive programs and services we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC and our values ofIntegrityRespectInnovationCompassionandCollaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

Inner West Council is hosting traineeships with GTO Ability Advocates Australia to recruit trainees within multiple areas of Council core business as part of the Inclusive Traineeship Program 2026.
This is a paid 12-month traineeship designed for people with disability who are looking to start or restart their career in a structured supportive environment.

Applicant Criteria

People with disability aged 18 years and over
Individuals eligible for traineeships under relevant training and employment frameworks
Jobseekers residing within or able to access Inner West Sydney locations

What is the Arborist traineeship

This is a 12 month supported program you will receive continuous assistance throughout the journey.
There will be on the job training and formal training and assessment completing a Certificate II in Arboriculture AHC20520
You will work towards achieving the competencies outlined in a training plan complete assigned training and assessments and maintain a training record whilst working in the role.

For more information about traineeships go to Apprentice Support Australia

About the role

• Provide arboriculture services to satisfy Council objectives and plan and organise work to ensure completion to appropriate standards. This will include but not be limited to planting plant and tree maintenance pruning felling transplanting stump management and structural support and the operation of equipment.
• Plan and interpret instructions provided by your Supervisor to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Functions will include tree planting and maintenance including climbing cutting lopping and pruning to Australian and industry standards
• Commit toWorkplace Health Safety andEnvironmental Systems adhering tocouncil policiesand guidelines.

Pleaseread thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Some of the required skills experience and qualifications

1. Willingness and interest in attaining a Certificate III in Arboriculture ( AHC20520)
2. Minimum School Certificate or equivalent with good academic results
3. General knowledge of arboriculture
4. Commitment to undertake and complete all required tasks
5. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
6. Ability to communicate effectively to the public co-workers and management.
7. Current C Class Drivers Licence

HOW TO APPLY

Please note this recruitment is being managed by Ability Advocates - all enquiries and applications must be submitted to Ability Advocates directly at theircareer page

Enquiries

Please contact Ian Gatt Inclusive Pathways and Industry Partnerships SpecialistAbility Advocates AustraliaOR

Closing Date

Sunday 3 May 2026 11:30PM

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