Permanent ongoing position
Be a part of our passionate Tree Team, based at Kew Depot
$96,365 - $104,848 plus super & RDO and tool of trade vehicle

A little bit about the role

This is a new opportunity for an experience and motivated person to assist in delivering Boroondara’s commitment to increasing canopy cover. It is a chance to join a great tree team to manage Boroondara’s tree planting and establishment program.

The role includes

Managing planting contractors
Assessing planting sites and species selection
Responding to residents and customers
Managing whole streetscape tree renewal projects

The role includes a mix of field and office-based work, with the flexibility to work from home for some duties if desired.

What sets us apart?

A community and Council that takes pride in our trees
A growing team expanding to meet our tree canopy cover targets
Staff benefits, like a flexible approach to working
Professional development programs and multiple leave entitlements

Want to know more?

We have a few ways you can connect further and gain a better insight into this opportunity:

Position description
Transforming Boroondara

Employment requirements

Level 5 certificate in arboriculture
Sound understanding of tree planting and establishment principles, practices and challenges
Applicants must hold a current Victorian car licence
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, satisfactory pre-employment medical check, and to support a child safe organisation a current Employee Working with Children Clearance

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by 11.59pm Sunday 3 November 2024. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager or from recruitment agencies will be considered.

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Susan Murphy, Urban Tree Planner susan.murphy@boroondara.vic.gov.au

We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Boroondara Customer First Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.