Inspecting Arborist - [Archived Advertisement]

Inspecting Arborist

• $81K + Super + Salary sacrifice options
• Full time permanent role
• Fortnightly RDO

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

A key member of the Open Space Maintenance Unit in City Infrastructure and based at the Depot, the Inspecting Arborist reports to Coordinator, Open Space Tree Maintenance. The role involves Inspection of Council trees (Visual Tree Assessment) and report writing, familiarity Tree Risk Assessment methodology, customer interactions and helping them understand Council interventions and when we prune or remove trees, educating residents about Moreland's Urban Forest Strategy. You are required to have a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF Level 6) or equivalent. Experience in a similar role in local government and expertise in the management of an urban forest would be advantageous.

At Moreland City Council we provide our employees with every opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance, employer-supported study assistance schemes, salary sacrifice and extensive opportunities for training and career development. We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce and inclusive working environment, we strongly encourage individuals with indigenous heritage and women to apply for this role.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE 

• Extensive experience in Arboriculture and Open Space Maintenance;
• A Diploma/Cert V in Arboriculture from a recognised TAFE or school of arboriculture/horticulture or equivalent;
• Demonstrated customer service skills;
• A current Victorian Driving Licence;
• Excellent written and verbal communication

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER 

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

For further information please contact Brett Hudd on 8311 4380.

Applications close: 5pm, 7 July 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. 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.