Apprentice Arborist

Join City of Moreton Bay as an Apprentice Arborist, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As an Apprentice Arborist you will work towards completing your trade qualification through a range of work-based activities. This will include working as part of our trees teams to assist with and undertake onsite relevant arboriculture services and activities as outlined through legislative requirements for this position and the development of trade and technical knowledge through work-based training. You will:

• Perform general labouring duties, predominantly related to our tree asset maintenance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Safely use and maintain plant and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, polesaws etc. As well as elevating work platforms and trucks where licenced) in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and Council's safety policies and procedures.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for this industry, solid aptitude and ability to enrol in and complete a Certificate III in Arboriculture within the designated time frame.

Additionally, you will have the ability to safely perform manual handling/general labouring tasks and have an eagerness to learn new tasks and acquire new skills across a variety of work locations - including working at heights.

Ideally, you will have some exposure to the industry that has ignited your passion and drive to continue into a career and gain a qualification within the field. 

You will hold: 

• A current C Class Driver's Licence
• Construction Induction Card (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement at your own cost)

An additional requirement for this position is that you will obtain an MR (Medium Rigid) truck licence and an EWP (Elevating Work Platform) licence within the first 12 months of commencement.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a medical and hearing assessment with an independent professional nominated by Council, and a National Criminal History Check (all at no cost to you).

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.