Coordinator Arboriculture - Melbourne, Australia - City of Monash

City of Monash

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Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job no: 494782

Categories:
Government and Defence

Permanent Full Time position

Band 8 commencing from $122,818 + Superannuation

Access to a Council vehicle in accordance with our fleet policy

Based in Notting Hill

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery.

Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The City Services division sustainably plans, builds, presents, and enhances our built and green community infrastructure to ensure our community values the services we provide.

The Horticultural Services department presents and enhances our great green spaces and environment in which people connect, play and enjoy.

About the Position:

This position is pivotal in managing and enhancing our urban forest through advocacy, strategy development and implementation and delivery of operational and capital works programs to ensure that we exceed our tree canopy target of 30% by 2040.

About you:

Passionate and knowledgeable in urban forest and city greening practices

An experienced people leader with a growth mindset

Demonstrated and diverse knowledge of managing large tree populations in a public setting

A proven track record managing large service contracts and delivery of city greening projects

Driven to exceed customer expectations

Requirement of the position:

A tertiary (minimum Diploma level) qualification in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, or related qualification with extensive and diverse experience

Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Employee Working with Children's Check

Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

Benefits:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus.

You will have access to:
Vibrant health and well-being programs

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive and accessible management

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Sunday 10th December 2023 at 11:55pm.

Enquiries:

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.