AddressAsset Officer - Arboriculture
Full Time
$71,856pa + super
We have an exciting opportunity for an arborist or suitably qualified person to join our Horticulture Team. Do you have great communication skills, the ability to address issues in a positive and professional manner, a passion for strategic and long term management of tree assets, then you may be our ideal candidate!
This role is fundamental in protecting and enhancing Councils’ tree population across the municipality.
You will have experience and can demonstrate competency in executing effective and efficient proactive tree inspections. You will have necessary skills and qualifications to undertake internal assessments and prepare reports relating to trees, insurance claims, tree root damage, provide advice for planning referrals and capital works, and renewal planning. You will be responsible for managing Council obligations of the Electric Line Clearance Management Plan.
You will be competent in adapting to and embracing new field mobility technologies, confident with tree management registers and associated data management and be a champion of change management.
For the right candidate who may be recently qualified, a demonstrated willingness and capability to rapidly learn new systems and processes will be considered favourably.
This is a full time, Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $71,856 - $779,404pa (depending on experience) plus superannuation. The role is based across our Field Services Depot and Asset Planning Team, and we can offer a range of flexible work options to the right candidate.
In order to thrive in this position, you will have:
- Values and Behaviours aligned to those of the Rural City of Wangaratta.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and contractors to achieve established standards of performance with given timeframes.
- High level communication skills both verbal and written, including high-level interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills and skills in liaising with stakeholders.
- Experience undertaking a range of arboriculture services
- A minimum certificate IV in arboriculture with the assess trees module and substantial experience in tree management, including tree inspections and works allocation. (For this role we will consider candidates that have nearly completed their certificate IV in arboriculture studies)
Why Rural City of Wangaratta
We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the work place. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspective to the success of the organisation.
Our benefits include a flexible work place including accrued days off, opportunities for learning and development, a reward and recognition program, and a focus on wellbeing with initiatives, such as our Grit and Resilience Community Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
If you are interested, a detailed Position Description is available below and further enquiries about this position should be directed to Lauren Malins - Manager Field Services, 0438 423 ***
Applications close Monday 10th June 2024 at 3pm.
Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check.
When submitting your application, you will need to include:
- Your current contact details;
- A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
- A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
- A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
- Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.
