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Form of work Permanent full-time position, 36.25 hours per week plus flex time
Combination of field and office based working locations with the ability to plan your day
Bring your passion for trees and contribute to our environment
Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: Program Planning and Integration
Salary Range: (Band 4) AUD $77,578 to $83,500 per annum plus 14% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading plus benefits (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Location: Combination of field based, office based (Yeerongpilly or Chermside) and occasional flexibility to work from home.
Our Business
Brisbane Infrastructure brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.
Program Planning and Integration is the primary connection point between Council’s policy and delivery areas across our city’s most valued assets. Whether it’s roads and drainage, structures, parks, trees or natural environment, our technical experts and asset advocates are proud to work in the interests of the community and environment to strategically plan for the development, maintenance and growth of our assets.
The Role
The Technical Officer Arboriculture responds to program and customer park and street tree requests, resolves complex arboriculture issues, prepares arboriculture reports and assists in the planning and management of the arboriculture maintenance programs.
You will provide technical advice on arboriculture asset management issues to internal and external customers, ensuring outcomes meet Brisbane City Council arboriculture standards. You may also be required to liaise with the public and ward office staff using your well-developed written and oral communication skills.
To be successful you will have:
a Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent and relevant experience in the field
demonstrated ability to conduct tree condition and risk assessment inspections
sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to prepare arboriculture reports and written responses
experience with customers across a range of stakeholders including dealing with challenging situations
ability to work autonomously in order to plan and prioritise work loads to ensure competing demands and deadlines are met
a current C or CA class driver’s licence is a requirement for this role.
Benefits of working for Council include:
flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
free gym and wellness centre
award winning superannuation fund
generous leave provisions
competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested or Apply' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane.
This role may require a Criminal History Check, and you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
For more information: Please call Penny Fedin on 07 3178 1155.
Closing Date: Thursday 23 March 2023 at 11:55pm AEST
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
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