Arborist (Operations Specialist -Tree Maintenance)

Arborist (Operations Specialist -Tree Maintenance)

Renowned for our leafy suburbs, Georges River Council has revamped our service delivery model and need an experienced individual, preferably qualified (to AQF3) to work within a small crew in both tree maintenance programs and responses to resident requests.

Your experience will include: tree removal, stump grinding and pruning to Australian standards. You may also have experience in Elevated Platform Work or climbing however. It is essential that you hold a minimum MR licence.

In return you will receive:

• Job security - permanent fulltime position with opportunities for overtime
• Great working hours - including a nine day fortnight
• State of the art plant, equipment, training and support
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• 100 percent commitment to your safety
• $27.02ph to $31.31ph plus 9.5% Superannuation and allowances

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience in addition to your qualifications and licences:

• Focus on working safely at all times
• Experience working in a small  tree maintenance team
• Ability to be accountable for agreed work methods, standard and outcomes
• Proven capacity to work to daily work schedules
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of arboriculture related plant and equipment

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today! Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Alex Gardiner Team Leader Service Delivery on 02 9330 6041.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: 7th December 2020, 5pm AEST

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

Georges River Council is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.