Tree Maintenance Officer

Working across the City of Kingston to service our streets, parks and reserves.
Excellent employee benefits.
Career development opportunities.
Permanent full-time position based in Dingley Village.
Band 5, $76,900.98 - $88,557.02 per annum plus superannuation.
About us
Kingston Council's collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The role
Kingston City Council's Open Space team is seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual to assist with the maintenance of our tree assets across Council-managed lands (including nature strips, parks and reserves). The successful applicant will have knowledge and experience in arboriculture and the ability to apply this in an urban forest environment.
Based at the Garden Boulevard Depot, the Tree Maintenance Officer will work to support the work of the Urban Forest Team and perform a variety of tasks including tree inspections and overseeing the work of our tree contractors. The role also has regular contact with residents and other members of the community to discuss service requests, raise awareness of our tree management program and to communicate decisions that are made.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Good communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with members of the public.
An understanding of contract management and experience in managing external contractors.
A relevant qualification in Arboriculture at a minimum level Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 3 or above.
Experience in managing tree assets in an urban forest environment.
A current Victorian Driver's License.
What we can offer
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including access to a planned day off every four weeks. Other employment benefits include flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.
How to Apply
If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Steve Colquitt, Team Leader Urban Forest at Steve.colquitt@kingston.vic.gov.au.
Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons andpersons with a disability.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal