Tree Crew Member

Tree Crew Member

Permanent Full time

$57,512 pa + super

Rural City of Wangaratta seeks an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced arborist to be a valued member of our Arboriculture Team. The person we are seeking will be enthusiastic about trees, have appropriate experience of tree management works, from planting, formative pruning and establishing newly planted trees, to the full range of tree inspection, assessment, maintenance, pruning and removal works.  They will have experience in the operation of a range of mechanical plant and equipment including wood chipper, elevated work platform and pneumatic saws and have recognised arboriculture climbing skills.

The successful applicant will require a minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture along with a range of relevant arboriculture certificates and qualifications. A strong commitment to team work and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and safely as part of a team is essential. A First Aid Certificate (level 2) and current driver licence endorsed medium rigid is also required. The right person will join a small but dedicated team that aims to constantly improve the quality and diversity of the municipality’s tree stock.

A detailed Position Description (PD) is available below.  Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Ricky Eykenboom, Horticulture Coordinator, on 0418 320 153

Applications close at 3pm on Monday 1st November 2021

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

Your current contact details;

A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;

A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;

A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and

Copies of any relevant qualifications or licences

1287 Tree Crew Member PD October 2021.pdf