Tree Maintenance Works Officer

About the role

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Planning Directorate, within the Parks and Open Space Unit. This Unit is responsible for the delivery of tree maintenance for Council Tree Assets, predominantly in parks and on roadsides. The purpose of this role is to be an effective member of the Tree Crew, to meet customer expectations and service levels upon completion of proactive and reactive works.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customer expectations and concerns in a timely manner

• Work cooperatively with Arboriculture Maintenance Team and other crews within open space team by providing assistance to ensure works are undertaken in a planned and coordinated manner

• Operate plant and equipment to maintain the Shire open space arboriculture network in a safe efficient manner regarding Shire work practises and regulations

• Carry out team allocated tasks in all weather conditions

• Use of electronic devices as required

About you

• Cert 2 ESI

• Current Victorian driver licence with medium rigid endorsement

• Ability to identify and report on tree risk and public safety issues and follow appropriate reporting procedures

• Ability to work with limited supervision

About us

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council. The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values. Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half. In 2023, we proudly secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit category. We were the ONLY local government organisation to be recognised among 700 organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Benefits

• Band 3A base salary of $70,920.22 plus 12% super, annual leave loading, and allowances

• Access to fortnightly RDOs

• On the job skill and leadership development

• Flexible working arrangements available – balance life and work

• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities