Tree Establishment Officer

• Full time, Ongoing
• Band 5, Starting salary $74,612 (Incl Industry Allowance) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

• Execute the coordination and supervision of tasks relating to delivery of the City’s annual tree planting program.
• Provide support to the City’s internal tree planting team as well as external contractors undertaking tree planting, maintenance, and establishment within subdivisions and capital projects.
• Contribute specialist arboricultural/horticultural knowledge to City projects.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of newly planted City and subdivision trees.
• Ensure operational programs are being conducted to the highest possible standard and in accordance with industry best practice and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

As the successful candidate you will have experience with the relevant arboriculture related Australian Standards and a thorough understanding of AS2303 Tree Stock for Landscape Use. 

Best industry practice relevant to modern Arboriculture and urban forestry is essential together with strong tree identification knowledge, including an understanding of species’ suitability and performance. 

If you hold a tertiary qualification in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or related discipline we welcome your application.

A satisfactory police records check, and a current driver’s license are required for this position.

Benefits

• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Above award wages
• Full time position | Secure and stable employment
• Paid parental leave| Purchased leave| Study leave| Training & development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Mark Fahy, Acting Coordinator Arboriculture and Environmental Management, 0436 298 880.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 5 February 2025.