Woollahra Municipal Council

Arborist

• Base salary up to $77,912 p.a plus super plus penalty rates for overtime
• Additional allowances of up to $2,971.22 per annum 
• Convenient location based out of the Alexandria facility with onsite parking 
• 38 hours per week plus a fortnightly rostered day off - flexible work/life balance 

About the role

We are looking for qualified and enthusiastic Arborists to join our growing Tree Maintenance team here at Woollahra Council on a permanent full time basis   

As an Arborist, you will collaborate with a team of highly skilled professionals to carry out arboricultural maintenance on Council's owned trees in parks, reserves, bushland and streets. This includes the use of climbing techniques and EWPs to complete the required pruning and/or removal works throughout the municipality.

Due to the nature of this position, you may be requested to stay back after hours to attend emergency situations including tree failures or to assist the on-call Arborists. Award penalty rates will apply in addition to your normal rate of pay. 

Tree Maintenance Staff start at our Alexandria facility before driving plant to Woollahra municipality and returning in the afternoon to finish. The hours for this position are 6:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday with regular opportunities for overtime work.

About you

We are looking to employ an Arborist who is passionate about working outdoors and can work effectively as part of a team. You will have completed the relevant qualifications in Arboriculture and have previous extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled tree maintenance programs.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Arboriculture, or, studying and near completion with demonstrated equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience in a similar role with high profile scheduled tree maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety in the workplace and the practical application of safe working procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work as part of a team and coordinate team members as required.
• Well-developed communication skills with experience in dealing with the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven problem solving skills and a willingness to follow issues through to completion.
• Willingness and experience participating in a culture striving for continuous improvement.
• Current MR Driver’s License (or willingness to attain in the very short term as a requirement of the role)
• Computer literate.
• Construction Induction Card.

Desirable Criteria

• Traffic Control Qualifications – Blue and Yellow Card.
• High Risk License – EWP.
• Demonstrated ability to develop maintenance and improvement programs.
• Previous climbing and rigging experience.

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the 'APPLY NOW' button.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Dustin Scott, Coordinator Trees Maintenance 02 9391 7979 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE:   11:59PM on Sunday, 16 February 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.