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Form of workTree/Parks Inspector
About us
The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.
With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.
Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.
About the role
Based from the Moruya Depot, our Tree Parks Inspector will be full-time in the Parks team and undertake all physical tree inspections and assessments, as well as the administering of tree risk management activities within Council controlled or managed lands.
Your main duties will include:
- Conducting physical inspections and reporting requirements for Council’s parks asset, such as playgrounds and reserves.
- Investigating and following up on inquiries related to Tree Management.
- Providing quotes and budget control for relevant projects.
- Reviewing inspection performance and achievements against code of practice and general service standards.
Salary InformationTotal remuneration for the role is in the range of $3,303.15 to $3,759.53 gross per fortnight comprising:
- $2,941.05 to $3,350.40 base salary
- $36.56 Adverse Working Conditions allowance
- $327.54 to $372.57 superannuation (calculated at 11%)
An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance. Also, a fully maintained Council vehicle for to/from home use is available!
What we offer
We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.
Culture and benefits
- Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
- 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
- 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
- Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
- Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
- Salary packaging program.
About you
You like the outdoors, working in a team and have experience writing reports for tree management. You’re a top communicator who can easily work with a range of people at Council and in the community. We want someone with experience in tree management who can appreciate the value of environmental improvement and safe practices. We need someone with a minimum Cert IV in Arboriculture studies who can assist Council in meeting those standards. To be successful, your application should further show:
- Strong tree management report writing skills.
- Proven computer literacy.
- Ability to work flexibly (in line with the Award conditions).
- Diploma in Arboriculture and other relevant horticulture/natural resource studies will be a bonus!
Applications close: 11.00pm Thursday 21 March 2024.
