• Permanent full time
  • 9-Day Fortnight (RDO)
  • Supportive team environment

Assist with leading the Tree Crew and making a positive difference for the community and the Urban Forest. Apply for the Tree Care - Crew Leader role.

About the role:

In this role, you will assist to:

  • Operate plant and equipment to complete tree-related works, including chippers, chainsaws and pole saws.
  • Leading and guiding a field-based team to ensure the effective, efficient and appropriate use of arboriculture practices in line with best practices, councils service levels and Australian Standards.
  • Lead a safety culture in the field, ensure all relevant safety processes are adhered to, and report safety issues.

This position operates on a 9-day fortnight RDO, with shifts starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 4:27 PM.

Skills, experience and certificates:

  • Trade and/or post-trade qualification in Arboriculture or associated discipline is essential & Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control.
  • Demonstrated high level of arboriculture skills including elevated Work Platform, climbing and extensive rigging.
  • Demonstrated experience in the positive leadership of staff and scheduling arboriculture works.
  • Advanced tree climbing skills, including aerial rescue and tree rigging.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of plant nomenclature, plant cultural requirements, and advanced chainsaw operation.

Essential:

  • CPR / First Aid
  • Heavy Rigid Truck Licence
  • Licence to Perform High-Risk Work for boom elevated work platform
  • Leadership skills for field-based team with proven experience in scheduling reactive and proactive arboricultural tasks in a local government setting

Mandatory Pre-Employment screening:

  • Driver’s License
  • Functional Capacity Assessment

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Peter Boateng Tel: 04 6850 0002 or Ben De Klepper Tel: 04 6693 9931 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

  • Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
  • Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave -primary carer. 2 weeks of paid parental leave – partner (Eligibility - An employee who has had 12 months continuous service)
  • Study assistance (permanent employees)
  • Award-winning learning and development opportunities
  • Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

Salary

$71,285.28 - $75,523.62

Yearly based

Location

City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia

Job Overview
Job Posted:
15 hours ago
Job Expire:
1w 5d
Job Type
Full Time
Total Vacancies
1

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