- Join a team that values your skills and contributions
- Enjoy excellent work life balance with fortnightly RDO's
- Excellent career development opportunities
Are you passionate about arboriculture and committed to maintaining safe, beautiful, and thriving green spaces? We are looking for an Arboriculture Team Member to join our dedicated team, supporting our community's tree maintenance and general field services.
Who we are:
The City of Salisbury is a local government entity and encompasses an area of 158km2. We are a customer focused organisation, providing essential services to residents and visitors, in a dynamic and flexible working environment.
The City of Salisbury's Field Services Department is dedicated to maintaining Council's essential infrastructure, ensuring that public spaces and assets remain safe, functional, and inviting. This comprehensive service includes the maintenance of buildings, workshops, fleet, and stores; civil infrastructure such as drainage, footpaths, and waste management; and the care of parks, landscapes, and open spaces. Specialized teams handle everything from arboriculture and turf management to pest control and security, while also responding to emergencies and maintaining contracts for features like reserve maintenance and cemetery services. Field Services plays a crucial role in supporting a vibrant and sustainable community.
About the Role:
As an Arboriculture Team Member, you will play a vital role in the maintenance and care of Council's tree assets. From pruning and removal to storm recovery, your work will help ensure the safety, aesthetic, and health of our community's green spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform tree maintenance duties, including pruning, removal, screen maintenance, formative care, branch collection, and storm event recovery.
- Operate and maintain equipment safely, including trucks (MR), brushwood chippers, elevated work platforms (EWP), and chainsaws.
- Ensure the upkeep of tools and machinery in a clean and safe condition.
- Follow traffic management standards and safety protocols to provide a secure environment for the community.
- Accurately document work using digital technology.
- Collaborate positively with the team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support other field services tasks as required to meet seasonal and operational demands.
To be successful within this position you will have:
- Minimum MR Truck Licence
- Certificate III (or equivalent) in Horticulture with Arboriculture experience
- Chainsaw Operation certification
- EWP Licence
- Experience using brushwood chippers and elevated work platforms
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills
- Knowledge of safe work practices
- Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and record-keeping
- A positive attitude and a strong sense of teamwork
Why join us?
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a robust benefits package includes income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.
- Professional Development Opportunities: The City prioritises continuous learning and career growth, offering employees access to training workshops, seminars, study leave, and tuition reimbursement programs to enhance their skills and expertise.
- Work-Life Balance Initiatives: Recognising the importance of work-life balance, City of Salisbury promotes flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies, flexi-time and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
- Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture: Diversity and inclusivity are core values at City of Salisbury, fostering a supportive environment where all employees are valued and respected.
- Community Engagement: Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through various community engagement initiatives supported by the City.
These outstanding working conditions reflect City of Salisbury's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, promoting employee well-being, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
If you're ready to grow your career in arboriculture and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us drive positive change across our city.
Enquiries can be made to Krystle Ibanez on 0457 087 699
Applications close on 28th of February 2025
