AddressWho we are:
The City of Salisbury is a local government entity and encompasses an area of 158km2. We are a customer focused organisation, providing essential services to residents and visitors, in a dynamic and flexible working environment.
We are a progressive, sustainable and connected community, where we celebrate our employee's and community's diversity and where people are valued and feel safe, included, connected and have a sense of belonging.
To deliver the best service to our customers we strive for a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge and experience a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
The role:
We are looking for an individual to lead the Council's Tree Maintenance Team, where your experience in all aspects of arboriculture will ensure the efficient maintenance of Council's extensive arboriculture pruning operations which contributes to quality open spaces for the community.
Specialist Skills, Required Knowledge and Conditions:
- Certificate III qualifications or equivalent in Horticulture with experience in Arboriculture Minimum of 24 months experience in tree maintenance operations are desirable.
- Truck Licence - minimum MR
- Work Zone Traffic Management Certificate.
- EWP licence
Who you are:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the coordination and scheduling of day-to-day work activities for the arb team.
Ensure work groups complete work programs to high standard in the most cost-effective manner.
Motivate and have a strong commitment to safe work practices, be a team player, and have excellent problem solving abilities.
What's in it for you?
Ability to become part of a hard working dedicated team, making a difference to the community delivering on an exceptional customer experience with the flexibility to manage what's important through an excellent work life balance.
Further information is available by accessing the Position Description.
People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Specific enquiries regarding this opportunity can be made to Nigel John, Team Leader Parks and Landscape on (08) 8406 8***.
Applications close 5:00 pm, Monday 13 May 2024
