• Work with one of the most dynamic and diverse inner-city councils
• $69K + Super
• Full Time / Fortnightly RDO
• Ref no: 18147

ABOUT MORELAND

Moreland City Council is located in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the most populous and culturally diverse municipalities. Located in Hadfield, Moreland City Council is just 8km from the CBD and offers excellent public transport and cycling access for employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of our in-house Arboriculture team you will play a vital role in helping to maintain Moreland’s urban forest. The successful candidate will have a minimum of Certificate III in Arboriculture, extensive experience in tree maintenance and tree climbing works, a current Medium Rigid and High Risk EPV Licence and other skills and abilities as described in the key selection criteria.

The candidate is also expected to have strong interpersonal communications skills, an ability to manage their time productively and an attitude that drives successful excellence in tree maintenance.

 SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE  

• Certificate III in Horticulture
• Current ESI Level 2 certificate
• Demonstrated experience / knowledge in contemporary arboriculture maintenance techniques
• The ability to use arboricultural machinery including EPV, Wood Chippers and Chainsaws
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence and Medium Rigid Level or equivalent would be highly regarded

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER

• Fortnightly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training and career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes

For further information please contact or Aaron Clift on 8311 4381.

Applications close: 5pm, 7 February 2020. 

To apply or obtain a position description, please visit our website.

Please note all applicants must apply online and no late applications will be accepted.

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background.Moreland City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.