Arboricultural Maintenance Officer (Parks and Environment)

• Full Time, Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Paid Parental Leave!
• Up to 3% Super Co­-Contributions!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in Parks maintenance to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team!

We are looking for and experienced Arboricultural Maintenance Officer to join our Operations Team working within the Parks Team. You will have a strong awareness and commitment to safety, strong communication, time management and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work well within a team-based environment. Some core functions include but not limited to:

• Operate plant such as a Truck and Mobile Mulcher/Chipper along with other plant and equipment as requested by the Supervisor or Manager in a safe and efficient manner which will assist in the daily maintenance of the Shire's road and municipal infrastructure through tree and verge maintenance.
• Operate small plant and equipment such as chainsaw, whipper snipper and pole saw.
• Undertake Arbor related Field assessments and conduct best practice pruning technics
• Conduct routine and scheduled checking and required minor maintenance of plant and equipment daily to ensure that plant and equipment is in good operating order.
• Undertake manual tasks using hand tools, mechanical equipment or measuring equipment.
• Be available for call out in emergencies.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Arboriculture qualification and experience.
• Relevant certificates or tickets and experience in operation of chainsaws, truck and chippers.
• Blue or White Construction Card.
• Understanding and use of electronic recording systems for work orders and inspections
• First Aid Certification
• Current HR Class licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Sound knowledge of maintenance principles for municipal infrastructure works and services.
• Demonstrated ability to perform user maintenance on minor to medium items of plant and equipment.
• AHC30820 Certificate in Arboriculture
• Operate plant such as a Loader, Skid Steer Mulcher and or Excavator
• Current Traffic Management ticket.

The Important Stuff!

The salary range on offer is $72,347.95 - $74,534.65, (dependent on skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation.

Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership.
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
• Two additional Local Government days off per year.
• The option of Purchased Leave.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
• Free Onsite Parking.

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

We welcome applicants from all surrounding suburbs including Mandurah, Rockingham and Pinjarra! Submit your resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.