Arboricultural Team Member

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 3 salary from $73,061 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Hoppers Crossing based

 

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.

What your day will look like

·         Complete 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 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)

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

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

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and 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.

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. 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 9 February 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Ron Mifsud, Area Leader Arboriculture, on (03) 8734 2705.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.