Arborist - [Archived Advertisement]

Arborist

• Salary $70K - $73K + Super
• Full time permanent role
• Fortnightly RDO
• Work for one of the most dynamic and diverse inner-city Councils

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland is a progressive council with 180,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we’ve been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

Moreland Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Moreland community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Moreland City Council is a great place to live, work and play.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of our in-house Arboriculture team you will play a vital role in helping to maintain Moreland’s urban forest. The successful candidate will have a minimum of Certificate III in Arboriculture, extensive experience in tree maintenance and tree climbing works, a current Medium Rigid and High Risk EPV Licence and other skills and abilities as described in the key selection criteria.

The candidates are also expected to have strong interpersonal communications skills, an ability to manage their time productively and an attitude that drives successful excellence in tree maintenance.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE

• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Current ESI Level 2 certificate
• Demonstrated experience / knowledge in contemporary arboriculture maintenance techniques
• The ability to use arboriculture machinery including EPV, Wood Chippers and Chainsaws
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Level or equivalent would be highly regarded

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development
• A real sense of work-life balance

For further information please contact Brett Hudd on 8311 4380.

Applications close: 5pm, 20 June 2021 (*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications we may close this advert before the closing date).

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description. Please note that when applying for this role, you will be required to attach your valid Drivers Licence and WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.