Arborist Assistant

Here at CBCity

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents.  

The Role

A rewarding opportunity has presented itself for a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as an Arborist Assistant.
In this role you work as part of a team that focusses on maintaining and improving Council's public tree Assets.

This opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Maintenance of street, parks and council property trees in accordance with service requirements and agreements
• Undertake risk and hazard assessments of all areas under the position holder's control and where necessary take corrective action
• Provide assistance and advice to management, staff, customers and the community when necessary
• Ensure all works under the supervision holders control are completed within timeframes
• Finalise completion of works request as allocated
• Identify and report landscape deficiencies especially in the area of public tree maintenance
• Ensure all jobs comply with relevant acts and standards
• Operate minor plant items/hand tools as required
• Control traffic through worksites as required

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have:

• Chainsaw Certificate Level 1 (trim and cross cut felled trees) or equivalent
• RMS Traffic Control Certificate 'Traffic controller' or equivalent
• Class C Drivers License
• Experience in tree maintenance or similar field
• Skills and experience necessary to fulfil the role, responsibilities, duties and competency requirements of the position

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $64,446 (Grade C, Step 1) + AWACA + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience
Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Scheduled Day Off
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Brett Luth (Coordinator Open Space South) on 0409 265 408

How to apply:

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a;

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples of proficiency claimed.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 3 November 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.   

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.