Arboriculture Tech Officer: Urban Forest & Contractors

Chandler Macleod Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role involves delivering technical arboricultural guidance, assessing trees, supervising contractors, and handling queries related to the urban forest program.

The ideal candidate holds an AQF Level 5 Arboriculture qualification, has extensive arboriculture experience, and is familiar with Electrical Line Clearance regulations.

Qualifications

• AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture is essential.
• Extensive arboriculture experience is required.
• Knowledge of Electrical Line Clearance regulations is important.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers is preferred.
• Strong report writing and stakeholder engagement skills are expected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide arboricultural advice and technical support to the Urban Forest team.
• Conduct tree assessments and prepare arboricultural reports and recommendations.
• Support Council's tree removal and replacement programs.
• Monitor tree maintenance contractors and service standards.
• Assess works impacting council trees and provide tree protection advice.
• Manage customer enquiries and requests relating to council trees.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and audit documentation.
• Assist with electrical line clearance compliance and vegetation management activities.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Electrical Line Clearance knowledge

Contractor management

Report writing

MS Word & Excel

Driver's Licence

Education

AQF Level 5 qualification in Arboriculture

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking an Urban Forest Technical Officer (Arboriculture) in West Footscray, VIC. This short-term, full-time contract role involves delivering technical arboricultural guidance, assessing trees, supervising contractors, and handling queries related to the urban forest program.

The ideal candidate holds an AQF Level 5 Arboriculture qualification, has extensive arboriculture experience, and is familiar with Electrical Line Clearance regulations.