Team Leader Arborist
- Full Time Permanent
- Commuter use of a Shire Vehicle
- One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven background in arboriculture and urban forest management to help shape and maintain the Shire's tree assets across our rapidly growing community.
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 seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader Arborist with a passion for safe, professional arboricultural practices and leading high-performing crews to deliver quality outcomes across our urban and rural landscapes.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
- Manage the day-to-day scheduling and workflow of arboriculture operations across the Shire (approximately 40% office-based coordination and 60% on-ground support).
- Assess tree condition and undertake or oversee pruning, removals, planting and treatment works.
- Prioritise and allocate reactive tree CRMs, planned maintenance and risk-based works to internal crews and contractors.
- Undertake tree risk assessments and provide detailed recommendations to reduce organisational risk.
- Collect, analyse and manage tree asset data including inspections, pruning and removals.
- Assist in contractor management including tender preparation, monitoring performance, budgets and compliance.
- Provide technical arboricultural advice to staff, contractors and community stakeholders, including pest and disease identification and treatment recommendations.
- Ensure all works are undertaken safely and in accordance with WHS legislation, codes of practice and Shire procedures.
- Support and mentor team members through on-the-job training and guidance.
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience and skillset:
- Tertiary qualification in Arboriculture or trade qualification with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in urban forest management.
- Qualification in Tree Risk Assessment.
- Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience coordinating, scheduling and leading field-based crews.
- Relevant arboricultural competencies including chainsaw, woodchipper and EWP operation.
- Demonstrated experience in project and contractor management.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
- HR Licence (or willingness to obtain).
- Physical capacity to meet the operational requirements of the role.
Desirable:
- Experience using Technology One.
- Experience using GIS or spatial data management systems.
The Important Stuff!
We offer a competitive salary package of $81,877.20 - $87,726.09 per annum (dependent on experience), plus 12% superannuation and commuter use of a Shire vehicle-bringing the total remuneration up to $105,000 per annum.
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!
With the Administration office 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.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
