Senior Arborist

Connecting people to deliver services to our community.With a commitment to creating a constructive culture, we are supportive, we take on challenges, seize opportunities, build great relationships and we are proud of what we deliver for our community, we are connected.The City of PAE values the diversity of the people we employ and serve. Diversity at the City of PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.We currently have an exciting role for you to join our Parks & Garden team, aimed at strengthening the City of PAE as a leader in Urban Forest Management, whilst also maintaining and developing our Green canopy as being one of our key strategies and vision for high quality tree management.This is an exciting opportunity to use your Arboriculture, experience and knowledge in a role that has professional challenge and satisfaction delivering great outcomes for the City & community.The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in Tree Management, the ability to communicate effectively, a strong attention to detail, a positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment. Your Key responsibilities will include:Responsible for tree assessments within the City’s streets, parks and gardens; and tree management programs that support the management of the City’s Urban Forest.Provide high level customer service response to customer requests, written & verbal reports on Council tree matters.Provide leadership, technical advice to tree maintenance staff.Provide relevant arboriculture advice, written correspondence to internal/external customers.Engagement, supervision of external arboriculture contractors. The successful applicant will ideally possess:Minimum Diploma ArboricultureMinimum 5 years’ experience in similar position.Ability to produce relevant tree reports/arboriculture advice More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 5 position which has a current salary range of $90,212 - 94,286 (plus Super).Enquiries can be directed to Rob Freeman, Leader Tree Maintenance on 0407 837 194.To apply, simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply button and attach your cover letter and resume.Applications close 6pm on Monday 29 November 2021.The City of PAE values diversity and inclusion and we welcome employees with a mix of background, characteristics, experiences, professional skills, and perspectivesPosition Description - Senior Arborist AUD Kilburn 5084