AddressAbout Inner West Council
Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.
As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
Ready to take your love of trees to the next level?
We have a thrilling opportunity for you! As an Arboriculture Tree Assessment Officer with the Inner West Council, you will play an essential role in preserving and managing our community's beautiful urban forest.
You will work collaboratively with a driven and passionate team to implement sustainable tree management services in order to maintain our urban forest's quality and ensure it remains a valuable resource for generations to come.
You will have the opportunity to put your arboriculture skills and expertise to use in a meaningful way while working towards achieving the desired outcomes of our Community Strategic Plan.
Plus, you'll get to work in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and individual progress.
If you're ready to take the first step towards a rewarding and exciting career in arboriculture, apply today
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$80,935.92 to $98,064.20 + 11% Superannuation + Access to an Inner West Council operational motor vehicle
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
1. Relevant Aboricultural qualifications (AQF 5 Diploma Arboriculture)
2. Experience in undertaking visual Tree Assessments, report writing and plan interpretation.
3. Qualifications in an industry recognised tree risk methodology (e.g. QTRA, TRAQ, VALID).
4. Experience and knowledge of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and other planning legislation (e.g., SEPP, LEP, DCP) as it relates to tree management and protection.
Enquiries
Sven Mogensen, Coordinator Private Trees on 9392 5637
Closing Date
Sunday 19 May 2024, 11:30PM
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How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.
Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.
