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Form of workAbout the role
This full-time permanent position reports to the Supervisor Urban Forest, and is responsible for professional care and maintenance of the City’s tree assets. If you have prior experience and qualifications maintaining trees and like to work outdoors in a team, then this could be a great opportunity for you!
A snapshot of your new role:
- Carry out effective planting, care and maintenance of trees in parks and streetscapes
- Conduct daily maintenance and inspections of vehicles, plant and equipment
- Use arboricultural tools of trade including, secateurs, saws, and hand tools to formatively prune, shape and manage trees as needed
- Where appropriate, guide community members on tree care practices and preservation
Who we’re looking for:
- Certificate III in Arboriculture/Horticulture (or working towards) and minimum 1 years’ experience in Arboriculture or a related field
- Proven knowledge or experience in tree/shrub planting and maintenance
- Able to competently identify trees and shrubs and manage pests and diseases appropriately
- Able to safely operate and maintain arboricultural hand tools
- Physical stamina and the ability to perform manual labour in various weather conditions
- Current ‘C’ class driver’s license (‘MR’ class highly desirable)
- White Card
- Satisfactory National Police Clearance (under six months)
Why apply for this role?
- Full-time, permanent position
- 9 day fortnight (have an RDO every second week)
- $65,755.04 - $69,257.38 per annum / $33.28 - $35.05 per hour (base rate & merit pay) + super + penalties for overtime
- 5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave
- Superannuation contribution package up to 14.5%*(conditions apply)
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes(gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred). You may also contact Reuben Thom 0409 328 761 for a confidential discussion. Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.
Applications are open until 5.00pm 19 June 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
