Tree Maintenance Officer — Flexible Full‑Time

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDOs

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking a permanent full-time Tree Crew member in the Infrastructure and Planning Directorate, Parks and Open Space unit. Based at Plenty, VIC, you will contribute to tree maintenance for council assets, delivering proactive and reactive works to meet service levels.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III in Arboriculture and Certificate II ESI, with a current MR licence and strong safety reporting. Flexible work arrangements and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Arboriculture and Certificate II ESI or equivalent.
• Current Victorian driver's licence with MR endorsement.
• Ability to identify and report tree risk/public safety issues.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner.
• Cooperate with Arboriculture Maintenance Team and other crews.
• Operate plant and equipment to maintain the arboriculture network safely.
• Carry out team allocated tasks in all weather conditions.
• Use of electronic devices as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Arboriculture

Certificate II ESI

Tools

Medium rigid licence (MR)

Job description

Nillumbik Shire Council is seeking a permanent full-time Tree Crew member in the Infrastructure and Planning Directorate, Parks and Open Space unit. Based at Plenty, VIC, you will contribute to tree maintenance for council assets, delivering proactive and reactive works to meet service levels.

Ideal candidates hold Certificate III in Arboriculture and Certificate II ESI, with a current MR licence and strong safety reporting. Flexible work arrangements and development opportunities are provided.