Crew Leader - Trees

• Permanent Full Time - 9 day fortnight
• $68,884pa (incl. allowances) + super (up to 12%) + leave loading
  - please note, progression in remuneration (up to Level 8 - $72,838 +super) is available for this position upon meeting performance and training requirements outlined in a structured Crew Leader framework.
  Qld Local Government Industry Award (Stream B) - Level 6 of EBA5
• 76 hour fortnight | 6:30am - 3:30pm
• Location: Deception Bay - please note, this position will be moving to a Narangba location in the coming months.

About our opportunity

Join our Asset Maintenance - Parks team and play your part in maintaining our arboricultural assets for our growing community.

As a Crew Leader - Trees, you will lead a small team engaged in operational maintenance duties, focusing on arboriculture operations. You will receive your direction and work allocation from your line supervisor and lead the quality and timely delivery of these.  We will look to you to:

• Identify and allocate relevant resourcing and materials required.
• Undertake assessment of trees and make recommendations in regard to health, risk and proposed maintenance.
• Identify and engage with a range of technical staff in relation to implementing arboricultural solutions.
• Inform leaders of any team delivery, infrastructure and plant and equipment issues as they arise.
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment provided including PPE, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, council’s safety policy and procedures.

About you

We are seeking someone experienced in performing tree maintenance, and with the industry knowledge of arboricultural best practices and relevant Australian Standards and Guidelines.

You will be experienced leading an operational team, be focused on contributing to a safety focused workplace, and have the communication skills and technology literacy to effectively undertake the administrative and technology requirements of this role.

Additionally, you will have:

• MR class driver's licence
• Certificate III in Arboriculture or other relevant qualification
• Construction Induction Card (or willing to obtain prior to commencing)
• Certificate of competency in maintaining chainsaws and trimming and cutting felled trees (level 1) and certificate of competency in felling small trees (level 2) 
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control (ACDC) certification (or be willing to obtain within 6 months of commencement) 

Position Description

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Why join the City of Moreton Bay Team?

As the third largest local government area in Australia and the fifth fastest growing region, the Moreton Bay region boasts beautiful beaches and waterways, amazing manufacturing hubs and picturesque hinterland hamlets. Moreton Bay has a strong and connected community that enjoys all the traditional Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal country has to offer within our region.

With a diverse workforce of more than 2,000 team members dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of nearing 500,000 residents, each team member has an intrinsic ability to impact our community. Whether you’re a manager or working on the frontline, your role will make a difference - bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

Aside from an opportunity to build a rewarding career within a diverse and growing organisation, we offer a range of team member benefits including:

• Discounted Health Insurance.
• Free flu vaccinations every year.
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities.
• We are proud to offer opportunities to develop your career within a local government organisation and our team members are encouraged to undertake study for career development in their area of employment under our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Generous employer and employee super contribution scheme.
• Salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• We want you and your family to feel well supported when you need it most - as a team member you will have access our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline, chaplaincy program and our Mates in Construction program.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a physical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council as part of the recruitment process for this role as well as a National Police History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at *******@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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