Tree Management Officer

• Make a positive impact on the environment
• Contribute to the community's well-being
• Grow your arboriculture skills
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development 

At Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to creating a beautiful, protected, and healthy natural environment for our residents. Join us in our mission to manage, maintain, and enhance the tree canopy in urban and open spaces, aligning with industry best practises and Council's strategic direction.

As a Tree Management Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering timely Tree Management services to effectively manage Council's tree assets in urban and open spaces. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing tree assessments and requests from stakeholders
• Safeguarding trees through Council's Asset Management System
• Maintaining relationships through high-quality customer service and technical advice
• Achieving Tree Management outcomes in line with industry best practises

Our ideal candidate will have:

• AQF Level 5 Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or relevant industry experience
• Class C Driver's Licence
• NSW WHS White Card
• A passion for arboriculture and a willingness to learn and grow

If you are enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about environmental sustainability, we want you on our team!

 Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 4th June 2024
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on week commencing 10th June 2024
• Package: $88,000 - $93,300 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time (38hours) with a 9-day fortnight
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Qualification checks and Work Rights verification.

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Reach out to Aaron Leahy ******@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Sarah Curran *******@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.