Address- An office unlike any other
- A job as dependable as you
- Full Time, Permanent Opportunity
About the Opportunity
In this role you will enhance the presentation of the Park Lands and City streets, and comply with safety and environmental standards through effective maintenance of the City’s trees.
You will do this through providing technical advice aligning with relevant Australian Standards to project teams, reviewing planning applications, managing City of Adelaide’s tree planting program, undertake various tree reports; carrying out Arboriculture works such as tree injecting, cabling and bracing; and carrying out tree inspections.
Some of the day-to-day things you’ll see yourself doing may include:
- Work closely with infrastructure teams providing technical expertise regarding impact to trees at design, construct and completion of projects.
- Assist in the development and implementation of arboricultural policies, guidelines, and procedures and providing technical advice which aligns with relevant Australian Standards.
- Carry out Arboriculture works such as tree injecting, cabling and bracing, and any other appropriate response measures relating to tree health care.
- Carrying out tree inspections with the aim of identifying risk related issues and providing detailed pruning recommendations and directions for the Arboriculture team to carry out.
- Provide tree reports such as: Tree Valuation, Development Impact, Maintenance and Management.
- Supervising work teams, contractors, and other employees assigned, Corporation and Contract plant, vehicles and equipment engaged in the maintenance of trees.
- Taking an active role in the planning and implementation of the tree planting program including selecting appropriate tree species, identifying suitable locations, and ensuring proper planting and care.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A Diploma of Arboriculture
- Experience in the provision of service delivery in the Horticultural / Arboriculture trades including work programming and cost estimating.
- Experience and understanding of contract and project management within a Horticultural environment.
- Ability to supervise contractors and employees in order to manage work and resources across a range of complex projects.
- Experience in delivery of customer service to clients with a focus on customer commitment.
About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!
The City Operations Program ensures our City’s assets, including streets, parks and other public spaces area attractive, clean, well presented and maintained so we all have a city to enjoy and be proud of.
At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.
For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Matt Baxter on 0408 217 ***.
Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Matt Baxter, Work Group Leader Arboriculture.
Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.
Applications close at 11.59pm, 25 June 2024.
Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 4 Classification commencing at $84,037 + 11% superannuation.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.
Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 73***or ***********@cityofadelaide.com.au
