Assistant Planning Arborist

Knox City Council; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Melbourne seeks an Assistant Planning Arborist to join their Statutory Planning team. The role involves assessing proposals impacting vegetation, reviewing landscape plans, and guiding community interactions. The position is full-time with hybrid work arrangements and a salary range of $80,337 - $93,517 plus superannuation. Graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Accrued days off for full-time employees

Growth and learning opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Supportive Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in the arboricultural assessment of vegetation.
• Ability to identify species native to Victoria.
• Understanding of landscape design and assessment context.
• Ability to read and understand plans.
• Proven ability to provide high-level customer service.
• Well-developed skills in time management.
• Personal values align with Knox values.

Responsibilities

• Assess impacts of proposed developments on existing vegetation.
• Assess applications for removal or pruning of trees.
• Assess landscape plans and provide guidance to the team.

Skills

Knowledge in arboricultural assessment

Ability to identify vegetation

Understanding of landscape design

Ability to read and understand plans

High level of customer service

Time management skills

Computer literacy

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Planning Arborist to join the Statutory Planning team. In this position, you will work closely with our Arborist, Landscape Assessment Officer, Planners, and Development Engineers to contribute to Knox maintaining and improving its green leafy image while providing appropriate development outcomes.

The duties of the role include assessing impacts of proposed developments on existing vegetation, assessing applications for removal/pruning of trees and vegetation, assessing landscape plans, and providing guidance to the Statutory Planning team and the community.

This is a full-time permanent role based at Civic Centre in Wantirna South; however, we can offer hybrid working arrangements and flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 5 classified role, remuneration will be $80,337 - $93,517 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

Graduates are encouraged to apply.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Demonstrated knowledge in the arboricultural assessment of vegetation.
• Ability to identify vegetation, including species native to Victoria.
• Understanding of landscape design and review of plans and associated documentation, including within a development and subdivision assessment context.
• Ability to read and understand plans.
• A proven ability to provide a high level of customer service in a timely and professional manner.
• Well-developed skills in time management, setting priorities, planning, and organising work to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Well-developed computer literacy and keyboard skills.
• Personal values and behaviours align with Knox values and behaviours.
• An understanding of planning procedures and planning-related legislation, including an ability to interpret planning schemes and policies, would be beneficial.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the position description, please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: Sunday, 19 October at 11:45 pm

Please note: We’re actively reviewing applications and may conclude the advertising ahead of schedule.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values.

We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents, and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven, and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full-time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• reward and recognition programs; and
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.