Assistant Arborist - Keilor Park, Australia - Brimbank City Council

Brimbank City Council

Verified Company

Keilor Park, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

We seek people with community-first values who want to make Brimbank an even better place to live and work.

Exciting opportunity to join the second largest municipality in Melbourne's metropolitan west. Located about 20 kms from the central business district, Brimbank City Council is culturally diverse.
We are currently seeking a full time permanent staff member to join our team.

The role

Reporting to the Tree Crew Team Leader, we are seeking an Assistant Arborist who can bring their skills and experience to:
assist the tree services team in carrying out tree maintenance works to the specified standard for programmed works.-
assist with the delivery of all maintenance activities that relate to the role including but not limited to pruning and removal of trees, clipping branches and other horticultural activities.
ensure assigned tasks are carried out within time and a safe manner in accordance with relevant OH&S procedures.

About you

- demonstrated experience in the tree industry.
- ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Brimbank will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

Direct your queries regarding this role to -

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia_
In line with the directions issued by Victoria's Chief Health Officer, some roles at the Council require staff to be mandatorily vaccinated to be able perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. If you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide us with an evidence of an approved Covid19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption._

Selection Criteria

Essential : Qualifications and Experience as outlined in the PD.
Essential : Demonstrated experience in arboricultural works.
Essential : Demonstrated ability to deliver the position's key responsibilities and duties.
Essential : OH&S knowledge especially relevant to arboricultural works.
Essential : Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Essential : Demonstrated high level customer service skills.
Essential : Physical Fitness