Team Member Arboriculture

Team Member Arboriculture

If you're passionate about trees, urban forestry and enthusiastic to contribute your skills in a dynamic team environment we encourage you to apply! The Barossa Council has an exciting opportunity within our Arboriculture Team as Team Member, contributing to our service delivery throughout the community.

We're seeking a dedicated and capable individual to join us as a valued Team Member. As part of our Arboriculture Team, you'll be instrumental in the upkeep and improvement of Council's tree management. Your passion for arboriculture, coupled with your attention to detail and expertise, will make you an integral part of our mission to beautify and maintain our community's natural surroundings.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake the pruning, planting, establishment and maintenance of street, park and public trees in accordance with best arboriculture practices.
• Perform a broad range of maintenance and construction general labour duties and activities to maintain and enhance Council’s natural and built assets.
• Operate a range of plant and machinery to deliver a high quality and safe service to our community.
• Contribute to a culture of exceptional customer service to all internal and external stakeholders through the delivery of timely, effective and efficient operations services.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative, positive, safe and efficient team environment.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in general labouring duties in tree management.
• An ability, knowledge, experience and qualifications to operate a range of plant and equipment and/or a willingness to upskill as needed.
• A self-motivated approach to work with a sense of optimism and pride that positively represents the reputation of Council to the community.
• A driven approach to team collaboration in daily responsibilities and tasks.
   

Join a progressive and flexible organisation in this opportunity to influence change and be valued for your contribution. This is a full-time, permanent position offered at Municipal Employee Grade 5 ($67,978) p.a. Plus Superannuation, under our AWU Enterprise Agreement 2023.

Benefits of working with us
Council is committed to delivering quality services and recognises that to achieve this, providing an environment for staff to flourish is essential. Here’s a glimpse at what’s on offer:

• Competitive discounts on private health insurance.
• Journey insurance and income protection.
• Professional development and industry networking.
• Access to various health and wellbeing initiatives.
   

Essential position requirements

• This position requires you to hold and provide evidence of a current and valid Australian MR class driver’s licence.
• All employees are required to undertake a pre-employment medical prior to commencement for income protection insurance purposes.

  For further information and a copy of the position description, please refer to www.barossa.sa.gov.au. or contact the Organisational Culture and People team on (08) 8563 8***. To apply please forward your application addressing the position competency profile to The Barossa Council via ***@barossa.sa.gov.au or via our website.

  Applications close 5pm Thursday 18 April 2024

  The Barossa Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles, a constructive culture, workplace diversity and professional development.