Tree Maintenance Driver & Assistant Arborist

Horsham Rural City Council; Horsham; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a Plant Operator to support the tree maintenance unit, ensuring arboriculture standards are safely maintained and the Coordinator is assisted on an ongoing basis.

You will deputise at designated times and contribute to a friendly regional team within a vibrant community, with opportunities to work flexibly while delivering essential local services.

Qualifications

• Environment or horticultural certification (Certificate IV preferred).
• Broad knowledge/experience in chemical use.
• Current plant operation licences/certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant operation support to the tree maintenance unit to ensure arboriculture standards are safely maintained.
• Actively support the Coordinator on an ongoing basis and deputise at designated times.

Skills

Environment knowledge

Horticultural cert

Chemical handling

Education

Certificate IV in Horticulture

Tools

Plant operation licences

Job description

Horsham Rural City Council is seeking a Plant Operator to support the tree maintenance unit, ensuring arboriculture standards are safely maintained and the Coordinator is assisted on an ongoing basis.

You will deputise at designated times and contribute to a friendly regional team within a vibrant community, with opportunities to work flexibly while delivering essential local services.