Wingecarribee Shire Council Senior Arborist Tree Management

Senior Arborist – Tree Management
Permanent Full-time Opportunity
35-hour work week (Variable Day Off)
Leaseback Vehicle Available!
Salary Range $89,458.72 - $103,772.24 per hour + 11% Superannuation (Depending on Experience)

The Opportunity

The Senior Arborist will focus on providing technical expertise to drive private and public Tree Management, including providing advice for community consultation, assessment of development applications, contractor management and asset management systems. The position will be accountable for upholding Council’s Statutory obligations and Planning Instrument responsibilities for tree and vegetation management and will ensure orderly and pragmatic management of the trees and vegetation throughout the shire.

A high level of community contact and internal stakeholder liaison is required to ensure the best Tree Management outcomes are achieved, and to improve the quantity and quality of our urban forest and the numerous benefits they provide the community.

About Us

Wingecarribee Shire Council is in the magnificent Southern Highlands with a balance of pristine natural scenery and rich diversity of lifestyle choices from its historical past to modern amenities, all at your doorstep. With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast

Essential Criteria

1. Possess tertiary qualification in AQF Level 5 – Diploma of Arboriculture combined with relevant industry experience.
2. Demonstrated high level experience in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
3. Demonstrated high level experience in the application of Safe working method statements and risk management criteria for staff and contractors.
4. Class C Drivers License.
5. Demonstrated High level of understanding of the Preparation and issuance of Notices of Intention to serve orders, Orders and Infringement Notices under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
6. Possess up to date Qualifications in TRAQ Assessment or be willing to obtain.
7. Experience in systems including Property and Rating, Iaudit or and Treeplotter.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Variable Day Off Scheme
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Leaseback Vehicle Available
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume and statement of claims against the essential criteria. For further information about the role, please contact Michelle Bulloch on 0435 962 184.

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated. Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by 8th March 2024.