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Form of workStreet Tree Maintenance
Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity
Salary Range - $1407.47 - $1512.86 per week plus superannuation (depending on skills and experience)
About Us
Your success is reflected in ours. We are committed to being a place people choose to work. We are a values-based organisation and pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace where the backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us to forge strong connections with our community, to innovate and make better decisions.
At the City of Mitcham, we offer:
- A positive safety culture environment where identification of workplace hazards is encouraged and rewarded.
- Learning and Development Opportunities to help you grow.
- Employee Assistance programs are available to all employees and their families.
- Employee well-being programs.
- Paid parental leave and other flexible work options.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for a broad range of Horticultural/Arboriculture activities and tasks that ensure the effective and cost-efficient delivery of services to preserve and maintain the existing streetscape to enhance the amenity of Council Streetscapes and Reserves for the convenience, benefit, and safety of the community.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate III in Horticulture/Arboriculture;
- Hold a High Risk Licence (EWP);
- Hold an MR licence;
- Work zone traffic management certification;
- Experience in all aspects of horticulture and arboriculture;
- Experience and knowledge in the safe use and maintenance of specialist equipment associated with arboriculture maintenance;
- Tree and Pest identification;
- Experience in removing and pruning large trees;
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines; and
- Demonstrated commitment to continual professional and personal development.
The Reward
This is your opportunity to be part of a business with a passionate focus on customers and quality services. If you are ready to bring your skills and experience to a challenging and highly rewarding sector, this opportunity could be for you.
To Apply
Please click on the appropriate link and provide a Resume and a Cover Letter. For a confidential discussion please contact Mark Short, Acting Team Leader Tree Management on 0447 272 ***.
Applications close Thursday 29 February 2024 at 5:00pm
Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People with Disability and People from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
