Arborist
Permanent - Full Time
Band 6 - $94,850.87 - $103,260.68 + Super + Monthly RDO (RDO applicable to 38 hours per week only)
Council Operations Depot (Clifton Hill)
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
Yarra City Council is seeking an experienced AQF level 5 Arborist to join our Open Space Services team.
An exciting opportunity is waiting for you to play a key role in protecting and enhancing the City of Yarra's green assets!
Not only will you be responsible for providing technical expertise and advice on tree management and maintenance to internal and external customers and stakeholders, you will also coordinate tree maintenance programs and collaborate with tree maintenance contractors to effectively resolve tree-related conflict. You will investigate trees in a Planning and Local Laws context and provide appropriate recommendations on matters that affect trees in relation to developments.
We are looking for someone who has a proactive work ethic, is great at building strong working relationships, is a team player, pays great attention to detail, excellent time/record management skills and an ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. In return you will have the opportunity to work on a very diverse range of interesting projects as they relate to Arboriculture and Open Space.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification in Arboriculture, Diploma or high level, National accreditation - AQF level 5, or equivalent.
- Experience in the relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to all aspects of vegetation clearance around electricity lines, road regulations, services e.g. water, gas and telecommunications, specifically Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations, Road Management Act and Code of Practice; Water Act, Telecommunications Act.
- Demonstrated experience in current arboriculture maintenance techniques and industry best practice.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management.
- Experience in writing clear, consistent and reasoned reports and assessments, appropriate permit conditions and preparing external correspondence.
Mandatory Pre-employment Requirements
- Current Victorian driving licence.
- An employment-based Working with Children check.
- Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
- Previous experience working within local or state government departments.
- Previous experience working with external service providers.
For further information see the position description or contact Glen Williames, Coordinator Open Space Services at glen.williames@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Arborist - Position Description.pdf
Applications close on Monday 25 November 2024 at 11:55pm.
In your application, the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, abilities, and qualifications of the Position Description as well as your separate responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
