Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree Maintenance

City of Latrobe, Pa.; Morwell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Meaningful work in community Spaces

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

9-day fortnight roster

Job summary

Latrobe City Council, based in Morwell, Victoria, Australia, seeks an Experienced Maintenance Employee – Tree Maintenance to uphold and enhance public spaces. The role involves operating specialised equipment and performing high-quality tree maintenance across council assets.

Join a dedicated team in Gippsland, working outdoors with opportunities for skill development and career progression. The position offers a 9‑day fortnight roster and is a full-time ongoing role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated arboriculture knowledge and experience in municipal or similar environments.
• Current OH&S compliance and safe work practices.
• Hold required licences/certifications listed in Essential Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake amenity tree and vegetation maintenance following industry standards.
• Safely operate plant and equipment including elevated work platforms, wood chippers, chainsaws, trucks.
• Ensure high-quality work while complying with OH&S and Council procedures.
• Assist across maintenance operations and participate in emergency/overtime work when needed.
• Provide guidance to peers to support skill development and safe practices.
• Maintain tools and equipment and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Arboriculture

Safety-focused

Team player

Education

Heavy Vehicle Licence

White Card

Traffic Control & Worksite Management Certificate

Elevated Work Platform Certificate

Certificate II in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control

AS4373-2007 Arboriculture qualification

Job description

Do you want to make an IMPACT? Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree Maintenance Morwell Depot | Full Time Ongoing | Band 3 $70,286.32 per year plus applicable allowances as per the EBA

We're looking for an Experienced Maintenance Employee - Tree Maintenance to join our City Presentation team. In this role, you'll use your arboriculture expertise and specialised equipment to maintain Council's trees and vegetation assets, helping to create safe, attractive and well-maintained public spaces for our community This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, apply your specialist tree maintenance skills and contribute to the presentation and safety of one of Victoria's largest regional municipalities.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.

We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements where operational requirements allow
• A 9-day fortnight roster

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake amenity tree and vegetation maintenance in accordance with industry standards and Council requirements.
• Safely operate specialised plant and equipment including elevated work platforms, wood chippers, chainsaws, trucks and other maintenance equipment.
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard while complying with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Council procedures.
• Assist across maintenance operations where work priorities require and participate in emergency and overtime works when required.
• Provide guidance and support to other employees to assist with skill development and safe work practices.
• Maintain plant, tools and equipment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

About You

You are an experienced arboriculture professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work. You have strong practical skills, enjoy working outdoors and can work both independently and as part of a team. You understand the importance of customer service and safety and are committed to maintaining Council's tree assets to a high standard.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience undertaking tree and vegetation maintenance, ideally within a municipal, civil or similar environment.
• Sound knowledge of current arboriculture practices, industry standards and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Proven ability to safely operate specialised plant and equipment used in tree maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, continuous improvement and Council values.

Essential Requirements

• Current Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence.
• Construction Induction (White Card).
• Current Traffic Control and Worksite Management Certificate, or willingness to obtain within the first three months of employment.
• Elevated Work Platform Operator Certificate of Competency.
• Certificate II in ESI Powerline Vegetation Control.
• Current qualification recognising competency to trim and cross-cut felled trees, or a higher qualification.
• Appropriate qualification and/or minimum three years' recognised experience undertaking amenity tree and vegetation maintenance in accordance with AS4373-2007.

Desirable

• Certificate III Arboriculture.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working for a Municipal Council or similar authority.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfully undertake a pre-employment medical check.

Interested or want to learn more? Contact Sean Cantwell, Team Leader Tree Maintenance , on 0429 337 350 . All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.

Closing Date: Suitable applicants will be interviewed as applications are received, and the position will be closed once positions have been appointed to.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

For further information, contact [e-mail] or 1300 367 700.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [e-mail] or 5128 6113.