Arborist – Urban Forest Specialist (9‑Day Fortnight)

Mark Morris Dance Group; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 81,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council is hiring an Arborist - Urban Forest to maintain and improve the urban tree population in Footscray and surrounding areas. You will work with the Urban Forest Team to deliver tree maintenance programs and support planning activities.

You will hold relevant arboriculture qualifications, operate safety equipment, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers while adhering to council policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or equivalent qualification.
• Chainsaw Operators Certificate (Level 1/2) required.
• Heavy Rigid vehicle License with experience driving above 15 tonnes required.
• Elevated Work Platform License required.
• Traffic Management Certificate required.
• Certificate II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control required.
• Current Victorian Driver's License required.
• Current Working with Children Check required.
• No relevant criminal record in Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake arboriculture and parks maintenance tasks to Council's standards and policies.
• Contribute to maintenance/improvement of Urban Forest per established practices.
• Support Team Leader Urban Forest to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Provide professional, efficient, friendly customer service to internal and external customers.
• Complete daily Plant Check Sheets and Defect Reports per Fleet procedures.
• Regularly maintain equipment and tools; ensure chainsaws and arboriculture gear are safe.
• Safely operate Council plant and equipment including manual/mechanical tools, elevated platforms, and vehicles.
• Implement traffic management plans and Job Safety Action plans; adhere to safe work procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Arboriculture

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture (Arboriculture)

Chainsaw Operators Certificate (Level 1/2)

Heavy Rigid vehicle License (above 15 tonnes)

Elevated Work Platform License

Traffic Management Certificate

Certificate II ESI Powerline Vegetation Control

Victoria Driver's License

Working with Children Check

Police Check (no relevant criminal record)

Job description

Maribyrnong City Council is hiring an Arborist - Urban Forest to maintain and improve the urban tree population in Footscray and surrounding areas. You will work with the Urban Forest Team to deliver tree maintenance programs and support planning activities.

You will hold relevant arboriculture qualifications, operate safety equipment, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers while adhering to council policies and safety standards.