Wollongong City Council Horticulturalist – Arboriculture

Horticulturalist - Arboriculture

At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

Wollongong City Council is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the natural beauty of our community. As stewards of our environment, we are committed to sustainable practices and preserving our urban green spaces for generations to come.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Arborist to join our team. The Arborist is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees within Wollongong City, ensuring their health, safety, and aesthetic appeal. This role requires strong knowledge of tree species, growth patterns, and maintenance techniques. A demonstrated proficiency in operating and maintaining arboriculture equipment, such as chainsaws and woodchippers is essential to this role. The initial position will be in the Central area, and you will be part of a team of 4.

This is a hands-on role applicants must be physically capable of undertaking the duties outlined in the job description.

What you will be doing:

• Perform tree inspections to assess health, stability, and risk factors.
• Conduct pruning, trimming, and removal of trees as needed.
• Adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.
• Implement pest and disease management strategies to protect tree health.
• Respond to tree-related emergencies, such as storm damage or fallen trees, in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other council departments and external stakeholders on tree-related projects and initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of tree assessments, maintenance activities, and inventory.

About you

• You are a Qualified Arborist with great climbing skills.
• You are passionate about arboriculture and dedicated to preserving urban green spaces.
• You have excellent communication and organisation skills, with a collaborative and proactive team focused approach.
• You effectively problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a leader in Work, Health and Safety.

Benefits of working for council

• We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and flex- you just need to ask!
• 35 hour work week
• We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
• We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service Long Service Leave after 5 years We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.
• Access to Fitness Passport

For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.

Interested?

Contact Hiring Manager, David Erskine, Parks Coordinator on 4227 7872 for questions related to the job

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 29 April 2024.

We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks