Arbor Team Member

Whitehorse City Council; City of Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 77.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and wellbeing program

Flexible working arrangements

Salary sacrifice options for gym/swim,

Novated vehicle leases

Zusammenfassung

Whitehorse City Council is seeking an Arbor Team Member to maintain council trees and deliver high quality customer service. You will operate machinery such as chainsaws and chippers, and complete work orders with attention to safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, teamwork, and continuous improvement in arboriculture practices, with a 9-day fortnight and a permanent full-time arrangement within a dynamic city council environment.

Qualifikationen

• Certificate 3 in Arboriculture or suitable level of arboriculture service delivery.
• Chainsaw Level 1 and related arboriculture qualifications (AHCMOM213, FWPCOT2239).
• Certificate II in ESI powerline vegetation control (UETDRVC005).
• Current Victorian MR truck driver’s licence.

Aufgaben

• Provide quality customer service and maintain Councils trees to meet service delivery standards.
• Schedule and prioritise works to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Operate and maintain machinery including chainsaws, chippers and related plant.
• Complete work orders and records on mobile devices; perform risk assessments on site.
• Organise traffic and pedestrian management as required; follow Safe Operating Procedures.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Communication

Ausbildung

Certificate 3 in Arboriculture

Certificate II in ESI powerline vegetation control

MR truck driver's licence

Jobbeschreibung

• $77k to $81k per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Work 9 day fortnight

Job Description

• $77k to $81k per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Full Time
• Work 9 day fortnight

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times.

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
• Great Organisational Culture
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Good Governance and Integrity
• Long Term Financial Sustainability

The role

Provide quality customer service. Undertake maintenance of Councils trees to ensure service delivery standards are met. Undertake the timely scheduling to prioritise works and ensure completion of tasks within designated service delivery timeframes. Undertake required tree management works as directed by Arbor Crew Leader, Inspection Arborists, and the Team Leader Arbor. Operate and maintain required machinery, including chainsaws, chippers and plant in line with arboriculture industry best practices. Provide input into the improvement of relevant operating practices to continuously improve quality standards. Complete customer requests and work orders within required timeframe. Complete computerised records of work orders and activities on mobile devices. Complete risk assessments on site and work within Safe Operating Procedures. Organise appropriate traffic and pedestrian management as required. Remain aware of relevant innovation, industry trends and issues, and implement relevant changes to ensure Whitehorse City Council remains at the forefront of industry best practice.

About you

To be considered for this position you will have: Certificate 3 in Arboriculture and or suitable level of experience in arboriculture service delivery. Chainsaw Level 1 (AHCMOM213 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws FWPCOT2239 Trim and Cut Felled Trees). Certificate II in ESI powerline vegetation control UETDRVC005 (ground worker). Must possess a current Victorian MR truck driver’s licence. Ability to operate and/or supervise the operation of a range of plant, equipment and works. Can-do attitude with a strong commitment to looking for better ways of working for our customers and a keen interest in self - development, feedback and overall improvement. Team fit with effective communication and interpersonal skills. Forward plan effective tree maintenance regimes.

In return, we will offer

The ability to make a difference

Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions

A professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering

Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities

Engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Reward & Recognition

Extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Arbor Team Member

Further information is available from Dale Belmore on 9895 8876.

About Us

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport