Arboricultural Team Member

• Ongoing, full-time role
• Hoppers Crossing based
• Band 3 salary of $73,061 plus super and a fortnightly RDO
• Overtime available

 

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

 

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

 

A bit about the role

Utilising your Arborist skills and experience, you will work amongst an enthusiastic and energetic team to properly care for and maintain some of Wyndham’s most valuable assets… its trees.

You will also:

• Participate in arboriculture and parks maintenance tasks and programs to Council standards
• Take responsibility for the care of plant, tools and equipment, including fuel, lubrication and fluid levels as required 
• Operate plant and equipment e.g. Chippers, EWP, Chainsaws and Water Tankers
• Undertake relevant training as required
• Undertake watering ,mulching and formative pruning of young trees as well as responding to emergencies such as wind events or bush fire water tanker support

 

 

What you will bring

• Arboriculture Certificate 3 AQF Level 3 with Chainsaw operators’ certificate (Level 1/2) is desirable but not essential. We would also consider someone who is currently undertaking training for cert 3 in Arboriculture. 
• Certificate II ESI which should include these modules, HLTAID001 – CPR, UETTDRRF10B-First Aid in an ESI environment, UETTDRRF03B – Perform EWP rescue, UETTDRRF08B – Perform EWP controlled descent. (Desirable but not essential)
• Traffic Management Training including these modules, RIIWHS205D – Control Traffic with stop/slow bat, RIIWHS302D – Implement traffic management plan (Desirable but not essential)
• A current Victorian Drivers licence including Truck licence (above 15T) and trailer is required
•  License to perform High Risk Work: EWP > 11meters (Desirable but not essential)
• Experience in the use of arboriculture plant and equipment, e.g. EWP’s, chippers, chainsaw, water tanker etc. (Essential)

 

 

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. 

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

 

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities?

 

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

 

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ron Mifsud, Area Leader Arboriculture, on (03) 8734 2705.

 

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM Tuesday 22 October 2024.

 

We respect, acknowledge, value and celebrate the First Nations people, our heritage and cultural diversity. We are a proud inclusive employer; we encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.

 

Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed. Wyndham has one of the largest First Nations communities in the Western Region. We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people.